Timeline of Florida recount battles in 2000 presidential race
After Election Day 2000 the Bush Gore contest moves through Florida courts and federal appeals. Key dates include Florida Supreme Court rulings on manual recounts, certifications, and deadlines, with Bush seeking Supreme Court review and Gore contesting results in Broward Palm Beach and Miami Dade. Disputes target 14k ballots and 1.1 million Palm Beach Miami Dade votes as deadlines loom.
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Florida House Speaker weighs possible special session on Bush electors
Florida Republican Speaker Tom Feeney signals a special session might be needed if courts do not resolve the presidential dispute by December. Senate President John McKay’s delay leaves intervention uncertain while Bush aides say no rush to call lawmakers.
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Bush Cheney clash over overseas ballots in Florida case
A Pensacola federal judge hears arguments as Republicans push overseas ballots to widen Bush margin. Florida Supreme Court sets 3 p.m. deadline for Gore and Bush briefs after the Supreme Court sent the case back to state court. Appeals court in Atlanta weighs disputes over hand recounts while Cheney meets House Republicans and Lieberman meets House and Senate centrists.
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Longest week tests Gore as Florida race lingers
As court rulings buoy Republicans and plans for a Bush transition advance, Gore faces narrowing options. Lieberman and Daley urge Democrats in Washington to stay united while Florida cases on ballot handling and Dec electors loom Dec 12 and Dec 18.
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Administration disputes GOP recession fears over slowing economy
The Clinton administration rejects claims of an imminent recession, arguing the economy is steady and slowing to a sustainable growth rate. Bush and Cheney warned of possible downturns, while the administration contends the 1.3 trillion tax cut would counter any slowdown, not the Clinton endgame.
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Voters Split Over Gore Recount Pressure
Witnesses from Gaston College and Belmont urge Gore to quit the recount, while others argue he may push for more votes to overturn the result. Harmful backers claim Bush won Florida, urging acceptance and a future bid.
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