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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2000
Page
4
A brief note shows Telegram Delaney as editor and publisher on gctelegram.com with Draper serving as managing editor.
A look at how small historical accidents shaped Florida's race and possibly the presidency. Confusing ballots in Palm Beach County may have shifted votes toward Buchanan. Racial backfire altered turnout among black voters in Miami-Dade, and Jewish voters shifted after Lieberman joined Gore. The piece argues every vote matters and candidates face lasting implications.
Andrew Bach laments Kansans were forgotten as Florida and other states dominated the 2000 presidential race coverage. He notes Kansas had little attention from candidates, media missteps and volatile election-night moments, urging a broader voice for the state in future contests.
The author argues Americans seek a fair vote count and learn from postelection chaos. She notes debates over the Electoral College, butterfly ballots, and voting laws, praising ongoing public engagement over apathy and highlighting a nationwide shift from infotainment to the mechanics of democracy.
A compact history list notes events on November 17 across years: Congress first session in Washington in 1800, Elizabeth I’s ascent in 1558, the Suez Canal opening in 1869, Rodin’s death in 1917, Rock Hudson’s birth in 1925, Lady Bird Johnson’s 1934 marriage, Dulles Airport dedication in 1962, Lunokhod One in 1970, Nixon’s 1978 remark, Khomeini’s hostage release in 1979, Luxor attack in 1997, Bush’s 1997 Prague visit, and a 2000 Thought for Today by Ben Hecht.
The Telegram welcomes signed letters to the editor with writer address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and edited for libel and length. Limit to 500 words. thank you notes should be general. Form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
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