Essay analyzes the pivotal influences on Bush's victory and Gore's near miss, suggesting wider implications.
The election of George W. Bush instead of Al Gore as President of the United States is a single choice that will make a large difference for many aspects of national life from tax cuts to Supreme Court appointments. This essay identifies three influences that are the most important reasons (in order) for each of four results: victory for Bush, defeat for Gore, almost victory for Gore, and almost defeat for Bush. [Editor’s Note: Article was submitted November 10.]
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