Transition to the Presidency in an Era of Bitter Disputes
Washington AP observes the looming shift to the 43rd president amid a divided nation. The period between election and inauguration tests whether George W Bush or Al Gore can earn legitimacy with bipartisan outreach, while precedent and history guide a fragile handover of power.
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Harris erases recount effort in Florida
Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris ended Palm Beach County manual recounts and voided about 180 votes that would have helped Al Gore. Bush maintains statewide win with 2,912,790 votes to Gore's 2,912,253. Democrats vow to pursue lawsuits as the national election dispute moves to courts.
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Poll shows six in ten urge Gore to concede now
An ABC News Washington Post poll finds 60 percent of Americans, including a quarter of Gore supporters, say Gore should concede after Bush was certified winner of Florida's 25 electoral votes. About 60 percent want the race to end quickly, while Bush supporters stress swift closure. Gore's lawyers plan to contest certification in Tallahassee. Bush support remains near 48 percent, Gore at 42.
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