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George Bush Governor of Texas Republican Al Gore Vice President under Clinton Democrat
A select body of people who elect somebody to an office on behalf of a larger group. You are voting for an elector not actually the candidate… People Vote States Choose Electors Electors Choose President
What do these numbers mean?
Close race throughout the election Race is too close to call: Bush is awarded Florida Gore will ask for a re-count in Florida
Gore believes there are flaws in the voting system in Florida Hand re-counts will have to be used to declare a winner
Becomes the Key state as both men need its 25 Electoral votes to reach the magic #270
The official winner is not known for 36 days Supreme Court rules the recount must end ◦ George Bush wins Florida by 537 votes & Becomes President of the United States.