Editorials Finding the will of the people
Florida Supreme Court ruling allows county election boards to finish vote tallies in a contentious presidential race. The piece asserts the court manipulated wording to protect a broader result, arguing the law should guide outcomes, not voter will alone. It cautions that Gore’s path to the presidency hinges on disputed ballots and party dynamics.
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Florida as the new ridicule center over Florida ballot woes
Kansas City Star editorial notes how Florida, led by Palm Beach County, became a global joke over butterfly ballots and recount chaos. It cites misreports, the two-vote error, Buchanan votes, and televised derision shaping a tarnished image of the state amid ongoing recounts.
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Thanksgiving dinner plans fade as families split traditions
A grandmother reflects on shrinking holiday gatherings as grown children form their own traditions. She recalls missed NFL slots, late meals, and the challenge of cooking for fewer diners, considering restaurant meals and even volunteering at a shelter as future options.
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Voter confusion in Florida key to 2000 election debates
Jeff Bussey of North Augusta reflects on voting in Florida during the 2000 presidential election. He describes registering at 18, using the butterfly ballot concerns in Palm Beach County, recounts and legal challenges, and argues against revotes while noting Bush versus Gore dynamics and proposed political pairings.
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