Florida Supreme Court ruling pivots Bush Gore election
The Florida Supreme Court ruled to count all legal votes in close races, prompting Bush and Gore campaigns to seek further relief. Kennedy may review the case as Bush asks to pause recounts, while Florida courts face a constitutional crisis warning. Bush leads by 537 votes before court actions shift the margin.
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Florida counties report presidential undervotes by machine counts
Election supervisors in Florida counties reveal the counties with the most ballots that did not register a presidential vote when counted by machines. Dade County and Hillsborough show high undervote figures with Sarasota and others reporting substantial totals.
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Iowa electors defend democracy amid Florida recount dispute
David Tingwald of Iowa City and other Iowa Democrats stress voters' voices must be counted. Tingwald says Iowa's electors carry the will of Iowa, regardless of Florida's final result, as Gore won Iowa by about 4 000 votes. Senator Harkin calls for confidence in fair counting and certifies the outcome.
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Florida Legislators Prepare to Back Bush
Florida lawmakers opened a special session to influence the presidential outcome as Bush allies and GOP lawyers advised legislators after the Florida Supreme Court ordered recounts. The move follows Gore's court victory and the certification of Bush electors.
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