9 chapters across the catalog
Author John Grisham appeared on The View and joked about writing a sequel to "The Pelican Brief" involving the assassination of Supreme Court Justices. Grisham criticized the current court as being at its lowest point since the 2000 Bush v. Gore decision. The hosts point out that Grisham's rhetoric regarding "stolen" elections makes him an election denier by modern standards.
2000 Election Supercut, Stolen Election Rhetoric
A supercut of news clips from the 2000 presidential election highlights prominent Democrats, including Al Gore and Hillary Clinton, questioning the legitimacy of George W. Bush's victory. The archival audio shows long-standing political rhetoric regarding "stolen" elections and "rigged" voting machines.
John Yoo of the Hoover Institution provides a historical retrospective on the 2000 Florida recount and the Supreme Court's intervention. The discussion highlights the role of "hanging chads" and the eventual cessation of recounts ordered by the Florida state courts. The hosts compare the legal environment of 2000 to the current challenges faced by the Trump campaign in 2020.
The historical context of Supreme Court appointments during election years is examined, noting 29 instances of such vacancies. The discussion contrasts the current situation with the 2016 Merrick Garland nomination. Concerns are raised that a contested 2020 election might mirror the 2000 Bush v. Gore decision, potentially leading to civil unrest or a "color revolution" strategy.
A retrospective look at the 2000 Florida election recount notes that an independent audit by the Miami Herald and BDO Seidman concluded George W. Bush would have won under various counting standards. This fact is used to counter long-standing claims by pundits like Jeffrey Toobin who have maintained that Al Gore was the rightful winner.
2000 Election Recount, Al Gore Patriotism Narrative
The media is using Al Gore's 2000 concession speech as a benchmark for patriotism in the face of Donald Trump's claims of a "rigged" election. The hosts dispute the "gracious" narrative, noting that Gore's concession came only after a month-long legal battle and a Supreme Court ruling.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Claims Al Gore Won Florida in 2000
Debbie Wasserman Schultz asserted on MSNBC that Al Gore actually won the state of Florida in the 2000 presidential election, but was denied the presidency by the Supreme Court. The hosts dispute this, citing a Miami Herald recount that confirmed George W. Bush's victory.
Miami Herald 2000 Election Recount Findings and Media Narrative
A retrospective look at the 2000 U.S. Presidential election features a clip of former Miami Herald editor Marty Baron discussing the paper's independent recount of Florida ballots. The recount concluded that George W. Bush would have won under most standards, contradicting a popular media narrative that Al Gore was the true winner.
Al Gore and George W. Bush, 2000 Debate Tape Theft
An anecdote from the 2000 presidential campaign reveals that a secretary for a Bush consultant leaked debate prep footage to the Gore campaign. The Gore campaign reported the incident to the FBI, resulting in a one-year prison sentence for the secretary for industrial espionage.
