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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 2000

Page

3

World watches chaotic U S election amid global astonishment

Reporters abroad describe the United States election as perplexing and chaotic with criticisms that it is a mockery of orderly power transfer. Observers in Britain, Mexico, Russia and elsewhere question the Electoral College and timing while noting premature congratulations and confusing voting procedures.

London America Sami Kohen Turkey Milliyet U.S Britain Germany China Texas George W. Bush Mexico United States Mexico City Milenio Florida Jon Snow Channel 4 News

Vote differential pressures Bush victory in Florida

Bush would win the White House with Florida's 25 electoral votes, 271 to 260, if his Florida lead holds, despite Gore winning the nationwide popular vote. Analysts note the Electoral College, not popular vote, would determine the presidency, potentially sparking a legitimacy crisis and nationwide debate over altering or abolishing the system.

Washington George W. Bush Florida White House Bush Gore Texas al Gore Bill Cannon Conshohocken Cannon Elian Gonzalez House Senate Goldford Richard Harris Rutgers University New Jersey Harris Cigler

Professors foresee electoral college turmoil in close race

KU dean Diana Carlin cites Bush advantage in messaging as DebateWatch 2000 tracks debates. Absentee ballots from abroad, including military and government voters, keep Gore’s late chances alive. If Bush wins electoral college while Gore wins popular vote, legitimacy and debate over reform rise.

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