Throughout our recently-concluded Recount Update series, we've been asking ourselves exactly what the purpose of re-examining the 2004 vote is.

On the one hand, there is widespread evidence of voting irrgularities in localities in Ohio and elsewhere, which are scarcely being covered by most media.

On the other hand, few nonpartisan observers believe these irrgularities add up to much, either in terms of the total vote tally or in terms of an orchestrated plot.

Today Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) decided it did matter. By being the sole Senator to voice an objection to the certification of the 2004 vote, the Senator held up the tally by two hours and forced a debate on the subject.

Congress to Certify Bush Win Amid Protests Over Vote

What do you think? Was Boxer right to make her objection? Can this kind of symbolic act make any real difference? Should Democrats just get over it?

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Posted by leboheme at 03:11 PM