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Politics : Electoral College 2000 - Ahead of the Curve
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To: Oral Roberts who wrote (5664)12/10/2000 8:11:40 PM
From: The Philosopher  Read Replies (1) of 6710
 
And yes I accept the USSC ruling no matter which way. I don't feel any of us have a
choice. No where else to go.

Not so fast. Several things can happen.

If the USSC finds for Bush, Gore's chance of getting 25 Fla electors is about over, but he could still try to twist a few arms of electors from Fla or other states to get the 3 electoral college votes he needs to win. Then it's up to Congress to decide whether to accept that.

The USSC could remand to the FSC for further clarification again, in which case the scenario is pretty much the same as above but the USSC has avoided making a precedential decison under fire.

If the USSC should change its vote and lift the stay, then all that happens is the FSC order is reinstated. Then the vote recount starts again under Lewis's direction, but with probably no chance it can be completed in time. Then several things could happen. Both slates of electors could show up to vote (especially if the partial recounts show Gore overtaking Bush's lead because the heavily Democratic precincts are counted first), in which case it's up to the Congress. Or the Fla Legislature could step in and appoint a slate, in which case Gore challenges that in the FSC, which finds the Legislature acted illegally, probably 4-3 again, in which case Bush appeals to the USSC which overturns the FSC, if not unanimously, at least close to it since the Const. does give the power to the legislature.

But whichever way, don't expect Gore to give up until January 20 when Bush has raised his hand and given the oath. And maybe not even then.
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