Despite the recount being called, it remains an uphill battle for Casey, who still trailed by more than 25,000 votes as of Thursday afternoon. He would need overwhelming success both in ensuring remaining ballots are counted, and that those voters picked him.

Pennsylvania will recount the race between incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, who leads by 28,000 votes.

Republicans are going to court in Pennsylvania amid vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, with the contest headed toward a state-m

A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.