'Absolute lawlessness': GOP blasts Pa. Dems' recount effort in Casey Senate loss

The Republican Party blasted Democrats on Monday for their refusal to concede the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania, taking aim at three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey for moving ahead with a costly recount effort, one they argue is a "blatant" violation of state law.

The recount in the state comes after The Associated Press declared the race for Republican candidate David McCormick, who narrowly edged out Casey, a Democrat.

The recount began Monday and will continue through Nov. 26, Schmidt said. 

Still, Republican Party officials have argued that the results have been decisive and that Casey lacks any achievable path to victory in the recount. 

"What's taking place in these counties is absolute lawlessness," Pennsylvania Republican Party Chair Lawrence Tabas said of the recount.

He also addressed the RNC lawsuits to contest the county decisions, vowing to "fight for as long as necessary" to ensure McCormick's victory is certified.

"This is the exact kind of left-wing election interference that undermines voter confidence," Whatley said.

Results of the recount are slated to be announced Nov. 27.