Iowa GOP Chairman Issues Statement on Caucus Vote-Counting Controversy; Says He has No Reason to Believe Final Outcome will Change – 1/6/12

Here is the text of a statement from Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn on the rumors that errors have been found in the Iowa Caucus vote-counting that could change the winner from Mitt Romney to Rick Santorum. Last night, Santorum confirmed errors had been found, but said errors had been found both in his favor and in favor of Romney, which would leave Romney in the lead.

MSNBC: Full statement below from Strawn:

“Iowa GOP rules provide for a two-week certification process for each of the 1,774 precincts. The Iowa GOP will announce the final, certified results of the 2012 Iowa Causes following this process. Out of respect to the candidates involved, party officials we will not respond to every rumor, innuendo or allegation during the two week process. That said, Iowa GOP officials have been in contact with Appanoose County Republican officials tonight and do not have any reason to believe the final, certified results of Appanoose County will change the outcome of Tuesday’s vote.”