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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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Quick takeaways
- The importance of deadlines in recounts and the impact of interruptions on final outcomes in contested elections.
- The role of military absentee ballots in shaping legal interpretations and the influence of PR struggles on legal processes in electoral disputes.
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The Florida Recount in Palm Beach County
The recount in Palm Beach County was progressing well until the canvassing board made the decision to take a break for Thanksgiving, halting the count. Despite pleading for more time from Secretary of State Catherine Harris, the board was unable to extend the deadline. The recount ended abruptly, resulting in a net gain of around 200 votes for Al Gore, with none of those votes being counted in the final tally.
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