American History Tellers Encore: Supreme Court Landmarks | A Recount in Florida | 6
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Aug 23, 2023 The podcast discusses the chaotic and pivotal 2000 US presidential election in Florida, including the role of the Supreme Court, the battles for recounts, and the impact on public trust and the Supreme Court's reputation.
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Election Night Confusion
- On election night 2000, networks prematurely called Florida for Al Gore, then retracted, creating confusion.
- Gore even called Bush to concede before retracting his concession as Bush's lead dwindled.
Butterfly Ballot Confusion
- The "butterfly ballot" in Palm Beach County confused voters, potentially leading to miscast votes.
- One voter worried they accidentally voted for Pat Buchanan instead of Al Gore due to the ballot's design.
Conflict of Interest in Florida
- Florida's election was further complicated by Jeb Bush, the governor, being George W. Bush's brother.
- The Secretary of State, Katherine Harris, who certified the results, was also Bush's campaign co-chair, raising concerns about impartiality.