November 15, 2000
Howard Troxler
Trouble is all around, but only we are blamed
New Mexico owes us one for taking the full rap on this. So do Iowa, Wisconsin and Oregon.
Mary Jo Melone
Florida needs leader, but all it has is Harris
The greatest crisis in the modern history of America is being decided by a millionaire afraid to come out of the woodwork, your secretary of state, Katherine Harris.
Sarah Fritz
Loser must help voters accept new president
WASHINGTON -- Like most savvy politicians, Sen. John Breaux is not especially concerned about the daily ups and downs in the Florida legal battle that will decide the winner of the 2000 presidential election. He is keeping his eye on the endgame.
In Washington
Ordinary lives on hold until election resolved
WASHINGTON -- The banner reads, "Welcome Home Daddy!" But Mark Fabiani, deputy director for the Al Gore presidential campaign, hasn't seen it yet.
Election notebook
Senator: Extend electoral deadline
In Florida
Rival political armies encamp in state
From young warriors to old warhorses, they've massed on the battlefield where the next president is being determined.
7,599 overseas votes still out there
Even if Al Gore inches ahead of George W. Bush in a hand recount, it is unlikely he will be able to overcome Bush's expected advantage in uncounted overseas ballots.
Disputed counties could yet refile vote
With the presidency still hanging in the balance, George W. Bush leads Al Gore this morning by exactly 300 votes out of nearly 6-million cast in Florida.
Tight race triggers recount memories
Recalling his 14-vote Tampa City Council loss, Scott Paine stresses respect for the electoral process.
In swarm of attention, Bush chats
The governor travels outside Tallahassee to meet residents to discuss their concerns -- and the election.
Broward might recount after all
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Broward County, thought to be out of the recount picture on Monday, was suddenly back in play Tuesday as Democratic lawyers took the offensive in court.
Voters' lawsuits finally get judge
WEST PALM BEACH -- The legendary baseball infield trio, Tinker to Evers to Chance, has found worthy successors.
Volusia rushes, finishes on time
DELAND -- Six minutes before 5 p.m., County Judge Michael McDermott shoveled a stack of legal-sized papers in his hand and asked for a stapler.
With no state rule, ballots not recounted in all counties
TALLAHASSEE -- A recount depends on how you define recount.
County votes to stop hand count
MIAMI -- Tallahassee's 5 o'clock deadline came and went.
Butterworth opinion, call under fire
TALLAHASSEE -- A day after the nation voted for a new president, Attorney General Bob Butterworth stood beside Gov. Jeb Bush and said Florida's integrity was at stake.
Florida's highlights of the day
A week into presidential election limbo, Florida's Republican Secretary of State Katherine Harris said all 67 Florida counties had reported certified results that show George W. Bush leading Al Gore by 300 votes out of 5.8-million cast for the two. Harris then gave three South Florida counties contemplating hand recounts a deadline of 2 p.m. today to explain why they should be allowed to adjust their totals.
November 15, 2000
Ordinary lives on hold until election resolved
WASHINGTON -- The banner reads, "Welcome Home Daddy!" But Mark Fabiani, deputy director for the Al Gore presidential campaign, hasn't seen it yet.
Election notebook
Senator: Extend electoral deadline
Rival political armies encamp in state
From young warriors to old warhorses, they've massed on the battlefield where the next president is being determined.
For Gore, overseas votes a long shot
Even if Al Gore inches ahead of George W. Bush in a hand recount, it is unlikely he will be able to overcome Bush's expected advantage in uncounted overseas ballots.
Disputed counties could yet refile vote
With the presidency still hanging in the balance, George W. Bush leads Al Gore this morning by exactly 300 votes out of nearly 6-million cast in Florida.
Tight race triggers recount memories
Recalling his 14-vote Tampa City Council loss, Scott Paine stresses respect for the electoral process.
In swarm of attention, Bush chats
The governor travels outside Tallahassee to meet residents to discuss their concerns -- and the election.
Broward might recount after all
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Broward County, thought to be out of the recount picture on Monday, was suddenly back in play Tuesday as Democratic lawyers took the offensive in court.
Voters' lawsuits finally get judge
WEST PALM BEACH -- The legendary baseball infield trio, Tinker to Evers to Chance, has found worthy successors.
Volusia rushes, finishes on time
DELAND -- Six minutes before 5 p.m., County Judge Michael McDermott shoveled a stack of legal-sized papers in his hand and asked for a stapler.
With no state rule, ballots not recounted in all counties
TALLAHASSEE -- A recount depends on how you define recount.
County votes to stop hand count
MIAMI -- Tallahassee's 5 o'clock deadline came and went.
Butterworth opinion, call under fire
TALLAHASSEE -- A day after the nation voted for a new president, Attorney General Bob Butterworth stood beside Gov. Jeb Bush and said Florida's integrity was at stake.
Florida's highlights of the day
A week into presidential election limbo, Florida's Republican Secretary of State Katherine Harris said all 67 Florida counties had reported certified results that show George W. Bush leading Al Gore by 300 votes out of 5.8-million cast for the two. Harris then gave three South Florida counties contemplating hand recounts a deadline of 2 p.m. today to explain why they should be allowed to adjust their totals.
Sentries on 'Cole' had unloaded guns
One sailor says that even after the attack on the U.S. warship, he was told not to fire on an approaching vessel.
Nation in brief
3 plead innocent in infant's death
Election notebook
Senator: Extend electoral deadline
National headlines
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Decision 2000
Bush Pledges Iraq Arms Hunt Will Continue
'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban Passes House
