Mac Stipanovich

Katherine Harris Certifies Bush Victory While Serving as Campaign Co-Chair

2000-11-26 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris certifies George W. Bush as winner by 537 votes while simultaneously serving as co-chair of Bush’s Florida campaign, creating an unprecedented conflict of interest in American electoral administration. Harris rushed the certification process to …

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James Baker Coordinates Bush Supreme Court Election Strategy from Day One

2000-11-08 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Former Secretary of State James Baker takes control of Bush’s Florida recount strategy, immediately positioning the campaign for Supreme Court intervention rather than focusing on local recounts. Baker’s decision to prioritize legal maneuvering over vote counting demonstrates coordinated …

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