2008 Woodie Awards
Barbara Boxer Keeps U.S. Senate Seat
Democrats keep their hold on California's liberal representation.
Tiffany Farmakis
Issue date: 11/3/04 Section: News
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Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer romped to re-election Tuesday in a landslide victory over Republican challenger, Bill Jones.
Boxer, leading in the polls, was guaranteed the race despite her strategy of "running scared" winning 55 percent of the vote.
"Californians seem to feel that I'll stand up and fight for them," said Boxer.
Boxer, a former stockbroker and journalist was elected to the Marin County Board of Supervisors in 1976, the House of Representatives in 1982 and the U.S. Senate in 1992. A liberal and outspoken member of the Senate, Boxer campaigned against Bush administration policies concerning the Iraq war, economy and environment.
She started her 2004 campaign attacking Jones' conservative position. However, when Jones failed to gain traction with voters, Boxer changed her focus concentrating on healthcare, education and emergency services.
Boxer, leading in the polls, was guaranteed the race despite her strategy of "running scared" winning 55 percent of the vote.
 Media Credit: Courtesy Barbara Boxer THE WINNING END - Barbara Boxer keeps her U.S. Senate seat. |
"Californians seem to feel that I'll stand up and fight for them," said Boxer.
Boxer, a former stockbroker and journalist was elected to the Marin County Board of Supervisors in 1976, the House of Representatives in 1982 and the U.S. Senate in 1992. A liberal and outspoken member of the Senate, Boxer campaigned against Bush administration policies concerning the Iraq war, economy and environment.
She started her 2004 campaign attacking Jones' conservative position. However, when Jones failed to gain traction with voters, Boxer changed her focus concentrating on healthcare, education and emergency services.
