Florida legal battle over disputed presidential vote timeline
A dense chronology of key Florida election fights from November to December involving Gore and Bush. It covers recount actions, court rulings, certifications, and later Supreme Court actions shaping the ultimate outcome. Contested recounts in Broward Palm Beach Miami Dade and absentee ballots drive legal maneuvers and legislative plans.
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TV networks race to cover Florida Supreme Court ruling
NBC anchor Claire Shipman breaks late tip from Gore campaign and airs before official court word. The Florida decision sparks a fractured, ongoing live drama as ABC CBS and NBC interrupt regular programming for rulings on absentee ballots and recount scenarios.
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Bush faces peril as recount rages in Florida
In a fast moving shift, Florida Supreme Court orders manual recounts of as many as 45 000 ballots and adds 383 votes to Gore's total shrinking Bush's margin to 154. Bush seeks Supreme Court relief while Gore aides predict gains from undervotes in Miami Dade and Hillsborough counties.
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