In an interview hours before Knaak’s news conference, Pawlenty told KTLK-FM host and Twin Cities attorney Ron Rosenbaum that he had complete confidence in the integrity of the recount that will be overseen by the state Canvassing Board. Ritchie chairs that five-person panel, which will determine voters’ intent on any challenged ballots.

“That five-person Canvassing Board … will run a fair and appropriate process, and they will render a fair and appropriate result,” Pawlenty said. “It’s in nobody’s best interest, whether you’re a Republican and Democrat or something else, to be taking shots unless there is some reason to do so. … Unless there is evidence, let’s not be throwing gasoline on the fire until we actually have some proof.”

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