In addition, each candidate tried to limit votes for their opponent by disqualifying individual votes on legal grounds. George W. Bush wanted to impose a strict standard for including recounted ballots to prevent Al Gore from picking up enough votes to change the results. Al Gore fought to have overseas ballots thrown out because they lacked pre-printed voter identification numbers. Traditionally, these overseas ballots had overwhelmingly supported the Republican candidate. Both sides fought hard to gather as many individual votes as possible, knowing that it took only a relatively small number of votes to change the outcome.
Many people have cynical views toward voting and general participation with our government.
They feel they really cannot make a difference and do not pay attention to politics. This past election demonstrates that individuals are able to change the course of an election, and play a crucial role in determining the outcome. It also shows the importance that an organization of voters can play. If a group can organize itself and turn out its voters, it can play a pivotal role in an election. If the disabled community turned out and voiced its opinion, via the voting booth, neither candidate could continue to ignore their concerns.