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(Press release...posted in full)

RNC: What They're Saying About Ohio Election Challenges

1/6/2005 9:36:00 AM


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To: National Desk, Political Reporter

Contact: Brian Jones of Republican National Committee, 202-863-8614; Web: http://www.gop.com

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Republican National Committee Released the following today:

"Democrats are wondering why they are losing electoral ground among African-Americans, Hispanics, women and urban voters. The answer is pretty simple. As the President and the Republican-led Congress work to lower health care costs by reducing the number of medical malpractice suits, begin a dialogue on how to preserve Social Security for future generations and formulate plans to simplify the tax code, liberal Democrats are focused on sour grapes politics and an election they lost more than two months ago." -- RNC Spokesman Brian Jones

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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT OHIO

ELECTION CHALLENGES

Kerry/Edwards Officials:

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.): "Despite Widespread Reports Of Irregularities, Questionable Practices By Some Election Officials And Instances Of Lawful Voters Being Denied The Right To Vote, Our Legal Teams On The Ground Have Found No Evidence That Would Change The Outcome Of The Election." (Sen. John Kerry E-mail, "Counting On You to Make Sure Votes Get Counted," 1/5/04)

Kerry's Ohio Legal Counsel Dan Hoffheimer: "None Of These Problems (In Ohio) So Far Adds Up To Conspiracy Or Fraud Or Enough Votes To Change The Outcome" (Mark Niquette, "Kerry's Supporters Continue Challenge," The Columbus Dispatch, 1/4/05)

Hoffheimer: "No Evidence Of Confirmed Fraud" And "It Would Have To Be A Virtual Miracle" For Kerry To Win. (Jules Witcover, Op-Ed, "Recount In Ohio," The Baltimore Sun, 11/26/04) Kerry Spokesman David Wade: "We Haven't Seen Any Evidence To Suggest That The Outcome Of The Election Would Change" (Steven Thomma, "Results In Ohio Still Contested," Akron Beacon Journal, 12/2/04)

Kerry Adviser Jack Corrigan: "But Unlike 2000, There Is No Doubt That They Actually Got More Votes Than We Did, And They Got Them In The States That Mattered." (Rick Klein, "Internet Buzz On Vote Fraud Is Dismissed," The Boston Globe, 11/10/04)

Other Democrats:

Franklin County Democrat Party Chairman William Anthony: Fraud Accusers "A Band Of Conspiracy Theorists" And Asked "Why Would I Disenfranchise Voters In My Own Community." (Jon Craig and Robert Vitale, "Ohio Ballots, Jackson Will Join Call For Vote Probe," Columbus Dispatch, 11/27/04)

Ohio Democrat Party Chair Dennis White: "We Do Not Necessarily Expect The Results Of The Election To Change." (Ohio Democratic Party, "Ohio Democratic Party Participates In Ohio Recount," Press Release, 11/22/04)

DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe: Overall Election Results "Undisputed." (Carl Weiser, "For Some, Ohio Still Is Not Decided," The Cincinnati Enquirer, 11/13/04)

Democrat Strategist Jenny Backus: "George W. Bush Did Win This Election And I Don't Think The Recount Is Going To Change The Impact Of This Vote." (CNN's "Inside Politics Sunday," 11/28/04)

Michigan Democrat Party Chair Mark Brewer: "I Have Not Seen Any Evidence That There Was Fraud" In States Like Ohio. (MSNBC's "Hardball," 11/30/04)

DNC Spokesmen Jano Cabrera: "The Simple Fact Of The Matter Is That Republicans Received More Votes Than Democrats, And We're Not Contesting This Election." (Manuel Roig-Franzia and Dan Keating, "Latest Conspiracy Theory - Kerry Won - Hits The Ether," The Washington Post, 11/11/04)

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Editorials:

Akron Beacon Journal: "George W. Bush's Win In Ohio, Which Gave Him A Majority Of Electoral College Votes, Is Safe." (Editorial, "Still Chasing Conspiracies," Akron Beacon Journal, 12/24/04)

-- Akron Beacon Journal: "The Allegations Being Thrown Around Are Of The Flimsiest Nature." (Editorial, "Still Chasing Conspiracies," Akron Beacon Journal, 12/24/04) -- Akron Beacon Journal: "Not One Shred Of Evidence Has Been Presented To Show That Ohio's Strictly Bipartisan System Of Running Elections Was Manipulated. There Isn't Any." (Editorial, "Still Chasing Conspiracies," Akron Beacon Journal, 12/24/04) The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer: "Memo To Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones And The Rev. Jesse Jackson: The Election Horse Is Dead. You Can Stop Beating It Now." (Editorial, "Please, Let It Go," The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer, 1/4/05)

-- The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer: "Ohio Has Counted And Recounted: President George W. Bush Received 118,775 More Votes Than Sen. John Kerry." (Editorial, "Please, Let It Go," The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer, 1/4/05) The Columbus Dispatch: "Ohio's Effort Was Pretty Close To The Mark. The Recount Proved It." (Editorial, "Ohio's Validation," The Columbus Dispatch, 1/4/05)

The Cincinnati Enquirer: "A Dispassionate Look At The Numbers Reveals That George W. Bush Beat John Kerry By A Clear Margin In Ohio, And Won With Majorities In The Popular And Electoral Vote Nationally." (Editorial, "Electors Vote, Protesters Fume," The Cincinnati Enquirer, 12/14/04)

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