Senator Barbara Boxer's (Democrat California)
5 January 2004 letter to
Congressman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (Democrat Ohio)
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January 5, 2005 The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Dear Representative Tubbs Jones: I am in receipt of your letter that spelled out concerns about the election irregularities in Ohio during the November 2004 election. The fact that you are from Ohio and that you are a former judge gives great weight and much credibility to the points you cited and to your plea that these issues be addressed by the Congress. I was particularly moved by your point that it is virtually impossible to get official House consideration of the whole issue of election reform, including these irregularities. I have concluded that objecting to the electoral votes from Ohio is the only immediate way to bring these issues to light by allowing you to have a two-hour debate to let the American people know the facts surrounding Ohio's election. I will therefore join you in your objection to the certification of Ohio's electoral votes. Attached is my signature on a copy of your written objection. Sincerely, Barbara Boxer |
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