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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 2000
Page
4
Editorial urges national unity after the 2000 election ending with Gore and Bush conceding. It notes civics education gains, calls for bipartisan cooperation, and anticipates election-law reviews in states to improve participation and reduce partisanship.
The announcement lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Ellen C. Priest as business manager with Timothy E. O Briant serving as pressroom supervisor. Ames R. Bennett Jr is noted in the staff roster.
The piece argues Bush should not abandon tax cuts despite calls from opponents to heal political rifts after protracted wrangling. It cites history from 1990, warns of higher spending and deficits if no tax relief, and stresses competitiveness, growth, and a flat tax as goals. It emphasizes Bush's campaign pledge and lessons from past administrations.
A Washington opinion argues the Supreme Court voided a flawed Florida recount scheme and rejected partisan fixes. It contends the core issue was ballot counting fairness, not court partisanship, noting the Dec 12 deadline and the chaos caused by standardless recounts.
In a blunt appraisal of the Bush Gore contest, the piece recalls Florida recount battles and a divided Congress. It notes Bush won the presidency despite no national popular mandate while Gore faced widespread criticism for his recount strategy and political future.
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 298002 Email to Jwallace duesouth.net Fax to 803-648-6062.
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