A Democratic election official in Pennsylvania, Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, issued a public apology for her controversial remarks justifying the counting of approximately 600 faulty ballots in defiance of state Supreme Court rulings. At a county meeting, Ellis-Marseglia expressed regret for her previous statement that 'precedent by a court doesn’t matter anymore in this country,' acknowledging that her emotions had clouded her judgment.
Ellis-Marseglia faced backlash, including death threats and expletive-laden criticism, following her comments. The contentious issue arose amidst a recount in the state's US Senate race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick.
