Breaking The Deadlock: The 2000 Election, The Constitution, And The Courts; Author: Posner, Richard A.; Hardback; Book

Author: Posner, Richard A.
Hardback; Book; 9 Tables
284 pages
Published: August 2001
University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
ISBN: 0691090734

In the first in-depth study of the 2000 election and its litigious aftermath, Judge Posner surveys the history of American electoral law, analyzes which presidential candidate really won the popular vote in Florida, and offers a blueprint for reforming our presidential electoral practices. 7 tables.Bush v Gore - The 2000 Election, the Constitution and the Courts. Judge Posner presents the first in-depth study of the election and its litigious aftermath. Bush v Gore - The 2000 Election, the Constitution and the Courts. Judge Posner presents the firstThe 2000 Presidential election ended in a collision of history, law and the courts and produced a deadlock that dragged out the result for months, and caused long-term consequences. This study surveys the history and theory of American electoral law and practice, and analyzes the 2000 election.