Reform Party candidate Pat Buchanan says he believes some of the votes for him in Palm Beach County may have been intended for Gore. Gore supporters demonstrate outside a government building in West Palm Beach, demanding another election in the county. Protesters contend the confusing ballot cost Gore votes. Some 19,000 votes were invalidated because voters punched two holes in the ballot. More lawsuits spring up in Florida challenging the results.
Some lawsuits allege racial discrimination at the ballot box.
Bush has meetings with potential future Cabinet advisers, drawing criticism from Gore staffers that his actions are premature. Friday, Nov. 10 Vice President Al Gore narrowly defeats Texas Gov. George W. Bush in Oregon, winning that state's seven electoral votes. Bush strategists eye possible recounts in other close states, including Iowa and Wisconsin. Palm Beach County, Fla., election officials begin a recount in a few sample precincts. Volusia County, Fla., begins hand count of ballots.