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September 23, 2004

Bee: Shelley must go

The Sacramento Bee today called on Secretary of State Kevin Shelley to resign, or be impeached:

The Shelley scandals have surfaced at a time when citizens' faith in our voting system already has been shaken badly by the 2000 Florida presidential election debacle. If there is a close election in California this year, involving either the presidential race or one of the numerous propositions on the ballot, Shelley is the one whose public face will preside over the recount.

He is so badly tainted by his own actions that the public cannot have confidence in his judgment. For the good of the state and of democracy, he should have the grace to resign. If he doesn't, the Legislature should take steps to restore the public's trust by doing for California what Shelley will not.