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Bush v. Gore

Feb 25, 2020
45:08

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  • The Bush v. Gore decision exposed the partisan nature of the Supreme Court and raised doubts about its impartiality.
  • The Supreme Court's intervention in the 2000 Florida recount prioritized political interests over the rule of law and undermined the court's legitimacy.

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Overview of Bush v. Gore case

The podcast episode discusses the Bush v. Gore case, which decided the outcome of the 2000 presidential election. The election night results in Florida were too close to call, leading to a recount. However, the Supreme Court intervened and effectively handed the presidency to George W. Bush. The podcast highlights how the decision exposed the partisan nature of the Supreme Court and brought into question the perceived impartiality of the court.

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