The Election of 2000

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The election of 2000 was the closest and most controversial election in all U.S. history. This event was the fierce competition between George W. Bush and Al Gore to become the first president elected in the 21st century full of irregularities and unfairness that turned into an intense political and legal battle to decide the presidency. This event was not only an election, but a test of american democracy that challenged many people’s trust in the american court system, and left millions of americans asking the question, who really won the election of 2000?
Al Gore, who had served as the vice president under Bill Clinton, was selected to run on the democratic ticket in 2000. He focused his campaign on improving the economy and keeping the federal surplus created by Clinton while continuing to pay of the national debt. However, Gore tried to separate himself from Clinton to avoid being associated with the shame and disgrace of Clinton's sex scandal. Gore's plan also included putting funding into improving Medicare, social security, and programs to protect the environment and help the needy. For his running mate he chose Joe Lieberman, the first man of Jewish faith to run for Vice President.
George W. Bush, son of former president George H. W. Bush, was the candidate running on the republican ticket in 2000. Bush's campaign was much different than Gore's. Bush supported the theory of trickle down economics and promised large tax cuts. He also called for improved education through testing. Bush had a likable personality and loyal supporters. He chose Dick Cheney as his running mate.
There were two other main candidates who ran in the election of 2000. Ralph Nader was a strong liberal and a radical environment...

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...of ballot known as the butterfly ballot.

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