It looks like the historic actions taken by Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones and Senator Barbara Boxer will be swept quickly under the rug and Washington will soon return to business as usual.
No one should have any illusion that if the objections had gone further today that we would have achieved the justice that we strive for. Even if Geroge W. Bush were unseated by objections to multiple sets of electors, the fight for voting rights and fair elections would still require an ongoing, energetic movement.
We've identified the issues. We've educated new allies. We've formed new relationships and networks. We've felt the power of our numbers. We have acted with great energy and unity in the name of justice and democracy.
We've started a movement.
Let's get to work.
