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Was Bush v. Gore (2000) decided correctly?

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Current split

How 55 Americans voted.

Yes — the Florida recount violated equal protection and had to be stopped

31%

Yes in result, but the Court should have remanded for a uniform recount standard

15%

No — the Court should have let Florida finish its recount under state law

29%

No — the Court should not have taken the case at all

25%

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