[Karel]

Why would a nationwide recount be a nightmare? How long did the initial count take? In a matter with this impact, I wouldn't hesitate to call a nationwide recount for one second. Are deadlines such holy cows in the U.S.? Now, all focus is on Florida, for probably no good reason at all, except timing. I bet that Floridian situations occured in all counties all over your nation.

Anyway, in the eyes of the world, both candidates "lost" (face). This means that the one who eventually becomes president will not be considered a real winner. In the nation that advertises itself as the most democratic (as in "the people decides"), the next president will probably receive his mandate from a judge...