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Politics : Electoral College 2000 - Ahead of the Curve
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To: The Philosopher who wrote (5981)12/12/2000 7:21:18 PM
From: globestocks  Read Replies (3) of 6710
 
You're assuming too many conclusions first, as did Scalia. The appeal process is a democratic one, accessible only in a democracy such as this. If you feel the government is screwing you, you go to court. The court, in this instance, spoke for Bush with Scalia as his spokesperson.

The issue of a recount is a legal question grounded in Article 2, Section 1 of the Constitution of due process. Nothing about Gore/ Lieberman's appeals are illegal. The legality of the recount is not being questioned, only the standards applied and the process of going about it.

Therefore, Scalia's assumption of "irreparable harm" was political, forecasting the possibility of Gore as President before he considered any legal issues.
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