>Another wild card that might help bring closure: The Florida Secretary of State MAY go ahead and certify what has been received in her office by the deadline of this Tuesday 5 pm, a deadline specified by Florida law that she has made clear to the counties since last week. Of course, that will likely be challenged in court on Monday by someone.... on and on it goes...

Can someone explain to me how they can certify results on Tuesday when absentee ballots don't have to be received until Friday? What am I missing?

Tamar