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To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (23554)	12/9/2000 10:06:28 AM
From: locke_1	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

Hiya JW, Right now the USSC has asked for briefs by 7.00 am today morning. I believe that that means that at the earliest they would hear the case tomorrow morning rendering a decision by Monday sometime. The problem for all Bush folks is this... By tomorrow, the reality on the ground could have shifted in Gore's favor, and the USSC MUST be aware of the political situation on the ground. I don't know if that would stay their hand - it would certainly be something they would need to consider... If Gore pulls out ahead and the USSC vacate the FLSC decision, it would be perceived to be a unfair and the Dems can present it as such... About the only two ways to get around this is for an immediate stay by Justice Kennedy, or the Circuit court, or if Bush somehow manages to stay ahead... Regards...

To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (23554)	12/9/2000 10:11:35 AM
From: t2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

Jim, It is really tough for the USSC to issue an injunction to stop the recount. If the USSC overrules FLA SC, the recounted votes won't be included anyways. My feeling is that if Bush can show harm from this process they will go along. What I see on TV with all counties now counting the undervotes is what makes this thing really difficult. There does not appear to be a big problem; they are already counting and should be done by tomorrow. What is the harm? If the recounts show a big lead for Gore, the pendilum will have really have shifted to Gore's side. I would also point out that if the FLA legislature stays out of the picture, they will come to a conclusion with this thing. Now I am starting to feel that they should not be involved---just let the courts decide whether it is FLA or USSC. I have a feeling it may be an uphill battle for Bush. BTW--I sure hope he gets that injunction and gets the decision overturned in USSC. However, I do think it is the FLA legilature that may be making it a constitutional crisis, not the courts.