January 5, 2005<\/p>\n
The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones
\n1009 Longworth H.O.B.
\nU.S. House of Representatives
\nWashington, D.C. 20515<\/p>\n
Dear Representative Tubbs Jones:<\/p>\n
I am in receipt of your letter that spelled out concerns about the election irregularities in Ohio during the November 2004 election.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
Barbara Boxer
\nUnited States Senator<\/i><\/p>\n