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Who Counts? : Election Reform in America
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The 2000 presidential election, pitting George Bush against Al Gore, made clear that America was in need of reform. This unique documentary includes Dan Keating, of the Washington Post, discusses h...
The 2000 presidential election, pitting George Bush against Al Gore, made clear that America was in need of reform. This unique documentary includes Dan Keating, of the Washington Post, discusses his reporting and the media ballot count. Katherine Harris' strategist, Mac Stipanovich, gives an insider's view of the recount. Saturday Night Live clips and Darrell Hammond appearing as Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and Dick Cheney provide comic analysis.
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- Creator
- Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011], c2002
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sd., col., digital file
- digital
- data file
- OCLC
- ocn783246037
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on August 21, 2011.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Introduction, Sponsors and Credits: Who Counts? Election Reform in America (2:47) -- Dissatisfaction with Process (1:46) -- Butterfly Ballots (2:58) -- Caterpillar Ballots (1:29) -- Ballot Spoilage (2:19) -- Voter Turnout (1:49) -- Falsely Purged (1:53) -- Battleground State (2:30) -- Provisional Balloting (1:09) -- Close Election (3:50) -- Recount (1:35) -- Electoral College (1:30) -- Katherine Harris (2:03) -- Buying Time (3:07) -- Old Voting Technology (1:51) -- New Technology (1:36) -- Gore Appeals to Florida Supreme Court (2:18) -- Legitimacy of Elections (1:16) -- Court Rulings (1:38) -- Voter Intent (1:53) -- Florida Legislature Supports Bush (0:49) -- Supreme Court Decision (3:04) -- Bush Versus Gore Fallout (1:13) -- Media Counts (2:16) -- Two-Party System (2:36) -- Changes After 2000 (2:00) -- Darrell Hammond Impersonates Al Gore (1:43) -- Credits & Sponsors: Who Counts? Election Reform in America (1:40)