November 26, 2000
Breaking news
Florida given to Bush
Florida's secretary of state certified George W. Bush the winner over Al Gore Sunday night in the state's near-deadlocked presidential vote -- but court challenges left in doubt which man will be the ultimate victor and 43rd president of the United States.
Bush claims victory, asks Gore to reconsider legal challenge
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Gov. George W. Bush said Sunday night he was "honored and humbled" to have won Florida's contested election and he asked Al Gore to reconsider his decision to contest the outcome.
Without extension, Palm Beach submits incomplete results
WEST PALM BEACH -- Denied a deadline extension, Palm Beach County canvassers submitted incomplete recount results to Florida elections officials on Sunday, then renewed their manual review of thousands of questionable presidential ballots.
Boies: Contest to focus on uncounted votes
TALLAHASSEE -- With recounted Florida votes on the brink of certification Sunday, Al Gore's lead lawyer said contests would be filed to force the counting of thousands of votes he said were never counted.
Top stories
Fight's not finished
Today's 5 p.m. deadline unlikely to settle anything.
Transition delay cause for alarm
Experts say the delay in forming a presidential administration will exact heavy toll on the government.
Bush picks up 45 overseas military votes
The GOP files suit in four more counties, including Hillsborough and Pasco, and another suit is expected today.
Long after deadline, lawsuits will linger
First thing Monday, expect lawyers for the unsuccessful candidate to contest the results and the successful candidate to file a counter-contest.
What drives Gore? He believes he won
WASHINGTON -- One psychological force above all others motivates Vice President Al Gore as he endures his postelection purgatory: He believes -- no, he knows -- he won the election, say people who deal with him daily.
Analysis
Certification will settle nothing
WEST PALM BEACH -- In a last-ditch effort to overcome George W. Bush's lead, Vice President Al Gore is preparing to ask the Florida courts to reopen the manual recounts in two key counties, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Around the state
Broward completes hand count
FORT LAUDERDALE -- The Broward County canvassing board completed its hand count
Republican corrections of applications detailed
The room used by GOP workers had computers linked to the Seminole County elections database.
The birth of a notion: How 'Sore Loserman' has spread
A Michigan man's mock Gore-Lieberman signs are everywhere, thanks to the Internet's influence.
Partisan crowds tell it with T-shirts
Masses of Republican protesters suit up in GOP gear to get their message across.
Et cetera
Developments in Florida recounts
Election 2000: week in review
Election briefs
For Bush and Cheney, a day of rest, movies
Opinion
Nearing the deadline
We finally are about to reach the deadline for recounts of the presidential vote in Florida -- and the limits of the public's patience. A Times editorial.
Readers' views
Mary Jo Melone
We the people are left out of the picture
It is too much for the candidates and their minders to grasp.
Bill Maxwell
One woman's inspiring effort to vote is a lesson in voter responsibility
PORT CHARLOTTE -- Doubtless, the 2000 presidential election will go down as a low point in American political history.
Martin Dyckman
A change in electoral law would have decided president today
TALLAHASSEE -- Forget about Katherine Harris. If George W. Bush becomes president, he'll really owe it to W.D. Childers.
November 26, 2000
Fight's not finished
Today's 5 p.m. deadline unlikely to settle anything.
Transition delay cause for alarm
Experts say the delay in forming a presidential administration will exact heavy toll on the government.
Long after deadline, lawsuits will linger
First thing Monday, expect lawyers for the unsuccessful candidate to contest the results and the successful candidate to file a counter-contest.
What drives Gore? He believes he won
WASHINGTON -- One psychological force above all others motivates Vice President Al Gore as he endures his postelection purgatory: He believes -- no, he knows -- he won the election, say people who deal with him daily.
Today's television news shows
Here is a listing of today's television news shows.
National briefs
Boy, 13, faces sixth car theft charge
Canada report
Alliance claims abuse of power
World briefs
Asian leaders close summit on high note
National headlines
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Decision 2000
Bush Pledges Iraq Arms Hunt Will Continue
'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban Passes House
