[bethtopaz]

Thanks Billybob,
I do not live around any woods - lots of orchards, but privately owned.
Hey, I wondered if you could give me any comfort - and perhaps many others, too. I've been on the internet all day and the reports of voter fraud and violence are intensely disturbing. I have never in my 50 years seen anything like it. What's happening to our country? The Democrats are threatening our peaceful and free voting process. Any words of encouragement here, Congressman? Please answer. Thanks!

[Congressman Billybob]

Yes, there are more reports about election fraud than ever before. Yes, there will be more attempted fraud than ever before. But do not be concerned. The Republicans are on it. Notice the case filed today in Ohio to void 30,000 bad registrations. (As I understand, these were new registrants whose confirmation letters or cards were returned as "undeliverable" from the address the "registrants" listed.)

The total impact of Democratic fraud, even if they get away with it, should not exceed 1%. So as long as Bush goes into 2 November with a lead of upwards of 5%, the lawyers and litigation will be irrelevant to the outcome. (I think Bush will be stronger than that, then.)

I do expect a spate of criminal prosecution of people involved in election fraud AFTER the election. But that will not affect the outcome itself.

Billybob