American Voices

Election Madness

November 15, 2000 | ISSUE 36•41

With Florida's results in doubt, several other states mulling recounts, and both Bush and Gore threatening legal action, the winner of the Nov. 7 presidential election has yet to be determined. What do you think?

  • Gore should concede and let Bush have the presidency. After all, he's truly earned it.

    Len Ruffin
    Meat Packer

  • I just hope they do a revote in my district. I'm pretty sure I accidentally voted for Leo Koepke for county clerk instead of Barb Shultz.

    Elaine Pasqua
    Homemaker

  • The only clear mandate I see emerging from this election is that elderly Palm Beach Jews want an end to abortion and affirmative action.

    Bethany Aldrete
    Teacher

  • Man, that Doris Kearns Goodwin must be wetting her pants over this.

    Donald Youmans
    Chiropractor

  • This has been an incredibly difficult time for me, not knowing whether to invest in Solarcorp or GloboPetrochemical.

    Andrew Deshaies
    Systems Analyst

  • See, now this is why I don't vote.

    Patrick Bosio
    Auto Mechanic

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