Dem's fightin' words.

Barbara Boxer. When put together, two of the ugliest words in the English language.

WASHINGTON — When the joint session of Congress meets Thursday to certify the Electoral College votes that gave President Bush his second term, several Democratic House members are expected to contest the results.

They may also find support from Sen. Barbara Boxer (search), D-Calif., whose participation under congressional rules would then require senators and representatives to recess to their respective chambers to debate certification.

The Democratic Party has morphed into a gaggle of wrinkly old bitties. And Boxer is president of the Quilting Bee.