George W. Bush Presidency Ch 34.4
2000 Presidential Election Al Gore (D) against George W. Bush (R) – Battle for undecided independents – Ralph Nader – Green Party candidate Election came down to FL – Needed a recount – machines couldn’t read them, Gore wanted hand count of votes – No set standards for count, deadline approaching – SC overturns FL SC extension – Bush winner
W’s Agenda Economy was slowing in 2000 – Boost with tax cuts Campaigns on edu and healthcare reform – bill requiring annual testing, reading and math 3 rd -8 th grade – Prescriptions added to Medicare Strategic Defense – Reagan Star Wars
September 11, /11 Footage Manhunt: HBO Doc