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Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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What happened Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 2, 6:34 PM

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot, 'hanging chads' defined 2000 election fight

Palm Beach County's butterfly ballot and disputed punch-card votes were central to the chaotic recount that determined the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

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