Gore fights Florida recount as Bush wins 537 vote margin
Our view argues Gore misuses legal rules to overturn a Bush electoral victory in Florida. It compares Gore's tactics to bending the Constitution and football refereeing, urging acceptance of the law and warning of Supreme Court involvement.
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Break out the cards Catching a glimpse of CNN coverage
Jacob Sullum discusses the 2000 Florida recount drama and the uncertain outcome of the presidential vote. He notes ballot design confusion, overvotes and undervotes, and legal battles shaping who won. He compares legal standards to a game of poker while praising procedural rules.
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George W. Bush
al Gore
Gore
Florida
Bush
One more theory on the unending election
CAL THOMAS argues that the endless campaign stems from dissolving institutions and shifting truths. He contends education and religion have been politicized, law disparaged, and individualism triumphant. He recalls Founders prioritizing the common good and cites Bush Gore Florida, with Rees-Mogg predicting America's decline.
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