This decision, with the kind of thinking reflected by Justice Scalia, is a threat to our democracy. It is hard to imagine that Bush v. Gore will be viewed as a high water mark in the history of the Supreme Court when viewed through the eyes of history. It will more likely be compared to other infamous decisions such as Dred Scott and Plessy v. Ferguson. The road is now even tougher for Vice President Gore, but it is still up to him as to whether he pursues any further legal or political remedies. I still strongly support all legal and political efforts to make sure that all voters who cast votes on November 7 have their votes counted.
Legal options seem to have exhausted any hope of getting all the votes counted.
However, there may be political means in Congress still open to the Vice President that he may wish to pursue. I will respect whatever course he chooses. The Vice President won the most national votes. Legal matters have been pursued through the courts, ultimately with no relief. If everything remains the same, it appears that the Electoral College vote will go to Governor Bush.