If Gore was a better debater, could Bush and his cronies have stolen the election in Florida?

Question

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Isn't it true that the election had to be close enough for the FL razzle-dazzle to have any effect on the outcome?
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f0876and1_2 (below) Come on. Gore spoke like the rusty version of the Tin Man.

JFra472449 (below) As the incumbent, the election was Gore's to lose. If he had a broader lead Nader and FL would not have mattered. Agree?

Answer 1

I'm not really certain that it would have made much of a difference. We listen to the debates and cheer each time our candidate makes a good point or gets one over on his/her component.

I doubt that elections are won or lost because of debates.

Answer 2

Blame Nadar for that defeat, he ran a democratic ticket and sucked democratic votes. All the recounts had bush winning, how many more were needed? Bush won Florida because of Nadar, not some conspiracy.

The trouble is that even with Clinton being as popular as he was the country was 50/50 and still is today. Plus the dynamic of that election was completely different. GW was looked at as inexperienced and that was deemed as a plus, maybe why it is viewed as a liability with Obama now. Gore also made some mistakes such as the distancing from Clinton, which some theorize that it disillusioned some that he wasn't loyal to the party. He had several liberal issues following him. I think it was more campaign and base rousing than actual debates that shaped that election.

The country was 50/50 and debates did not change that so I disagree with your premise.

Answer 3

Bush never stole Florida ! VP Gore lost the 2000 Election when he lost his Home State of Tennessee. At 267 Electoral Votes, Tennessee's 11 EV's would have given him 278 EV's and The Presidency

Answer 4

Nice non sequitor there. Yes Gore is articualte. Yes GOP goons can derail an election in FL, and get GWB crowned king by the USSC. Otherwise these two events are not connected.

Answer 5

Gore is a much better debater. to be honest, almost anyone is a better debater and public speaker than Bush. this doesn't mean that Bush is smarter or that Gore is dumber, it just means that some people can think quickly and twist words better in front of a large amount of people than others

Answer 6

as the election wasnt stolen debate had nothing to do with it. from a straight loss of the election, gores ineptness with tax policy, public speaking and alliance with failed liberal tax and spend and welfare schemes would appear to be a more direct cause of losing the election but there was no theft and futher, the massive amount of liberal whining and rants simply proved the system works fine.

Answer 7

For your information, the election wasn't stolen in Florida. There were recounts and every time Bush won. Independant counts verified this. Quit bashing Bush and be thankful he was President on 911.

Answer 8

Why do you people constantly attack Bush claiming he violates the constitution, but bitterly complain when the Constitution costs a Democrat an election? Does the words "Two faced" bring anything to mind?

Answer 9

It had nothing to do with debates. Gore beat Bush in every debate, just like Kerry defeated Bush in every debate.

Bush was able to steal Flordia because his brother was Governor.

Answer 10

The election machines are set to just a slight majority