Election 2000 exposes fragility of voter mandate
The editorial argues the 2000 presidential race revealed a divided electorate and flawed ballot counting. With likely a near split Congress and no strong mandate, the nation may face a contentious, court-influenced presidency, yet remains resilient as a republic despite flaws.
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Associated Press
Gore winning image battle in post election drama
The piece portrays Vice President Gore outside the White House amid Florida election strife, framing him as confident and poised while suggesting Bush lags in PR. It contrasts Gore's composed stance with Bush’s fading public presence and notes Gore’s perceived edge in the image war and potential Supreme Court fate.
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al Gore
America
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Chicago
Bill Daley
James Baker
Saddam Hussein
Karen Hughes
Gore edges Bush in Florida war of words and spin
Washington columnist Sandy Grady argues that overconfidence cost Bush in 2000 Florida recount battles. Gore’s team outmaneuvered Baker and Harris with legal pressure and public messaging, while Bush appeared complacent. Christopher challenged Florida officials, predicting Gore would win. The piece flags the campaign’s endless spin and polarization, favoring Gore’s disciplined approach.
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Velvet Hammer
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Daley
Christopher Gravely
al and Dubya Project
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Philadelphia Daily News
Reform needed in U S electoral system, Anderson and Cohn argue
The piece argues for a modified national electoral system to reduce disunity and prevent future civil strife. It recalls 1860 and Lincoln’s win with 39 percent of the popular vote, proposes runoff voting and proportional Electoral College apportionment, and notes spoiler candidates could exist without altering outcomes.
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America
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Kentucky
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South
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Georgia
New York
Patrick Buchanan
Ralph Nader
Kansas Football Beat Missouri Week Proclamation
Lawrence mayor John Weatherwax issued a Beat Missouri Week proclamation for the Kansas Jayhawks who were to play in Columbia. The 1900 Lawrence World reported KU would seek two new buildings including a $100000 museum, $100000 maintenance fund, and $25000 for chemistry, hoping Republican control would unlock previously blocked appropriations.
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Watkins Community Museum
Public Forum letters on Gore in 04 recount and election legality
Letters to the Journal-World debate the Florida recount's impact on the 2000 election. Readers Jason Pendleton and Harold Piehler challenge editorial framing, warn of bipartisan harm, and urge patience until final counts. They discuss the potential for Bush or Gore to win without a majority, and stress civility and accuracy in public discourse.
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Rove
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Harold Piehler
Ijworld.com
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