It also seems just as likely that Buchanan supporters accidentally voted for Gore. When all is said and done, the margin is likely to be small for the eventual victor. It may turn out that one vote makes the difference in Florida, and therefore the nation. That's what majority voting in a democracy means. Count the votes, add them up and declare a winner.
Elections are messy, and one reason is outdated technology.
One-fifth of the votes are cast on machines made in the 19th century. Most are on punch cards, which also have drawbacks. Voting also has become more subject to fraud in recent years, largely as a result of liberal efforts to widen the voting franchise without adequate safeguards. Our hope is that, after the new president takes office, his first order of business will be to propose legislation that will strengthen the integrity of elections in America. Enter words describing a concept or keywords.