On the Media What Bush v. Gore Revealed About Contested Elections
May 17, 2024
Host Leon Neyfakh from Fiasco discusses the tumultuous 2000 election between Bush and Gore, focusing on recounts, 'chads,' military ballots, and the intense Brooks Brothers riot. The podcast unravels the chaotic aftermath, including legal maneuvers, protester intimidation, and the Supreme Court's ultimate decision that led to Bush's victory.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Controversial Recount of the 2000 Presidential Election
03:19 • 15min
Debating Military Ballots and Ongoing Recounts in Florida
17:53 • 4min
The Brooks Brothers Riot
21:54 • 15min
Impact of Protesters on the Election Board's Recount Decision
36:40 • 5min
Legal Maneuvers and Recount Pressures
41:33 • 10min
Post-Certification Chaos and Resolution in Bush v. Gore Election
51:17 • 3min