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America Enters a New Century
America Enters a New Century
Chapter 21 - Section 4 & 5Chapter 21 - Section 4 & 5
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The Big IdeaThe Big IdeaIn the Presidential election of 2000, George W. Bush faced off with Vice President Al Gore and the Green Party candidate Ralph Nader. The close election results in Florida led to a Supreme Court Decision over a recount. While Gore won the “Popular” vote, Bush became president based on Electoral votes. Bush focused on cutting taxes and introducing healthcare and education reforms. In addition, Bush looked to improve the military for the post “Cold War” world.
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A New President & a New Century
A New President & a New Century
2000 Campaign
Rep. - George W. Bush
V.P. Richard Cheney (Former Sec. of Defense
Dem. - VP. Al Gore
V.P. Joe Liberman (Critical of Clintons Actions in WH)
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Green PartyGreen Party
Green Party- Ralph Nader
Critical of govt & power of corporations
Only received 3% of vote
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PlatformsPlatformsBoth Candidates - Similar Political Platforms
Gore:
Cut taxes, set funds aside for social sec., improve education,
Bush:
Bigger tax cuts, improve education, social sec., restore dignity to the White House
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Close VoteClose VotePopular Vote=
Bush 47.9% - 50,456,002 Votes
Gore 48.4% - 50,999,897 Votes
Nader 3% - 2,882,995 Votes
No one had the required 270 Electoral votes (Both had 245)
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Election HIstoryElection HIstory
1880 - Garfield v. Hancock - Closest Election by Popular Vote - 7,018
1960 - Nixon v. Kennedy - 2nd Pop. Vote - 102,827 votes
2000 - (Modern Era) Closest Electoral Votes 271 - 266
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Florida RecountFlorida Recount
Results Very Close - Florida State law required a recount
Many ballots thrown out / machines not able to read them correctly “Hanging Chad”
Machine poll showed Bush leading
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Ballot ProblemBallot Problem
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Ballot ConfusionBallot Confusion
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Bush v. GoreBush v. Gore
Concern - Recount would not finish by Florida deadline (Dec. 7 - Electoral College Votes) - Gore went to S.C. to set a new deadline
Bush appealed to U.S. S.C.
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Bush v. GoreBush v. Gore
Florida Courts ordered “Manual” recount of rejected ballots
U.S.S.C in 7-2 vote - overruled Florida / required recount to stop
S.C. decision - Hand recount violated the “Equal Protection Clause of Constitution”
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S.C. RulingS.C. RulingDifferent counters - different standards, not all votes treated / processes the same / equally
Not enough time for manual recount
If Florida missed deadline - Gore would be the winner
Ruling = Florida Declared Bush Winner by 537 Votes
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Bush as PresidentBush as PresidentEconomy falling / high unemployment
Cut taxes to boost economy / Issued Rebate checks to stimulate economy
Education - “No Child Left Behind”
Increased Military spending - Develop “Strategic Defense” Missile Systems - Small military forces & Superior Air Power
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War on Terrorism
War on Terrorism
Ch.21 - Sec. 5Ch.21 - Sec. 5
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Sept. 11, 2001Sept. 11, 2001
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9/11 Aftermath9/11 AftermathBiggest Terrorist Attack in U.S. History
266 passengers killed
125 people in Pentagon
About 3000 people died
More than Pearl Harbor or D-Day