What factors led George W. Bush to victory in 2000?

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Sim W.
Apr 14, 2017

He won Florida thanks to the Supreme Court.

Explanation:

The 2000 presidential election is the most controversial in US History, the resut was contested because it was uncertain who won in Florida, a swing state.

Al Gore won the popular vote but the Supreme Court granted the victory to Bush by putting an end to the recount. Allegations of fraud have been cast on the Bushes as Jeb Bush was governor of Florida.

Bush had a similar program than Gore, he put forward "compassionate conservatism", his stance on the economy was quite similar to Gore's. He also favored a more humble foreign policy and blamed the Democrats for policing the world.

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