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Electoral College in eye of storm
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Electoral College in eye of storm
Bush win may set off reform effort
By CRAIG GILBERT
of the Journal Sentinel staff
Thursday, November 9, 2000
The possibility that Republican George W. Bush has won the
presidency while losing the popular vote has revived a long-standing
debate over the Electoral College and added to the air of uncertainty
over Tuesday's outcome.
The Constitution is clear: The Electoral College winner will be
the next president.
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