Recount Film Analysis

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In the 2000 election between Al Gore and George W. Bush, the whole country, maybe even the world, was asked the same question, "who really won?" The HBO film, "Recount" about the election gave us the inside look of how everything went down up until Gore seceded. After watching for the intense 2 hours, my opinion was evident. The film did shine a light on how Mac Stipanovich influenced Secretary of State Katherine Harris to lean more towards the republicans. While Clay Roberts, Director Divisions of Elections, remained neutral and tried to keep his decision unbiased. Both James Baker and Ron Klain put up a good fight, fighting until the decision came down to Al Gore. Most viewers of the film or citizens who experienced the event may say Bush's

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