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Recount

Recount

James Baker, the core figure of Bush's campaign staff, said to the entire campaign after the election results were finalized:

There may be many opinions about this campaign: we ended up with only 154 votes ahead; the governor of Florida is BUSH's younger brother; The Supreme Court's decision to us. . . . . Wait; but what I want you to remember is that we actually won every vote, we didn't lose to GORE. . . . . The important thing is that the system works! Without tanks in the streets, the peaceful transfer of power at a time when hearts are most turbulent and restless is a test of our faith, and of the strength of the Constitution.


Gore, speech after election defeat:
. . . . I know my supporters are disappointed and so am I, but our disappointment must be tempered by our love for our country. This is America, we put the country before the parties, and together we stand behind our new president. After tonight's political battle, I believe, as my father said, no matter how hard it is to accept defeat, it can shake the soul and unleash glory as much as victory.

Bush, speech after the successful election:
. . . . . . Republicans are for the good of our country, and so are Democrats. I was elected not to serve a party, but to serve my country, the President of the United States of America, the President of every American, regardless of race and background, and whether you voted for me or not, I will do my best to serve your interests, and I I will try my best to earn your respect.

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  • James Baker: People are going to say all kinds of things about this election, that is was down to 154 votes, that Bush's brother was governor, that the US Supreme Court gave it to us. But I want you to remember that we won every single recount. Never once did we trail Gore. And who knows how many votes we lost when the networks called Florida for Gore before all the polls were closed on election night. But more important than all that is that the system worked. There were no tanks on the streets. This peaceful transfer of power in the most emotional and trying of times is a testament to the strength of the Constitution and to our faith in the rule of law.

  • Ron Klain: We should have asked for a statewide from the get-go - that was our biggest mistake.

    Michael Whouley: Mm-hmm, and Ralph Nader should've pulled his head out of his ass. And Elian Gonzalez should've never left Miami. And Gore should've campaigned with Clinton. And Clinton should've got caught getting a blowjob from Sharon Stone instead of Monica Lewinsky 'cause then his approval ratings would have shot through the roof. And Katherine Harris should've thought twice about purging 20,000 voters from the rolls. And George Bush, Jr. should have never quit drinking, but he did. It is what it is, pal. Four years from now we'll come back, gather our information and go right back at 'em.

    Ron Klain: Even after all the mistakes and all the corruption, we still had about half a day there where the entire state was counting.

    Michael Whouley: Mn-hmm, and do you think if W had asked for a recount, the Supreme Court would have stopped it?

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