2000, Bush vs. Gore vs. Nader: Gettin’ Snippy

American Elections: Wicked Game

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🗓️ 6 October 2020

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

With Bill Clinton’s tenure as president coming to an end, Vice President Al Gore takes up the mantle for the Democrats. Gore tries to distance himself from the Clinton scandals while Republicans look to the son of a former president to get them back into the White House. In November of 2000, Vice President Al Gore and Texas Governor George W. Bush find themselves embroiled in one of the most controversial presidential elections in modern history.

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0:00.0	It's Friday, January 16, 1998, in the crowded food court of Amal in Washington, DC.
0:19.0	Young woman sits alone on a quick lunch break.
0:21.7	As she waits for a friend to meet her, she peers anxious, non-edge.
0:25.5	She taps her foot nervously on the floor and frequently checks her watch.
0:30.7	Then suddenly she feels a tap on her shoulder.
0:33.2	Excuse me, ma'am.
0:34.8	When the young woman turns around, she is surprised to find two tall, imposing men staring
0:39.3	down at her.
0:40.5	Men wear sharp black suits, dark sunglasses, and earpieces.
0:44.7	It brandes shiny bronze badges with the unmistakable seal of the FBI emblazoned on the front.
0:50.0	We need you to come with us, ma'am.
0:51.9	Woman has taken a back.
0:53.6	She stands to confront the two agents.
0:55.3	What's this about?
0:56.3	We don't want any trouble, ma'am.
0:57.6	We just need to ask you a few questions, please.
0:59.4	If you come with us, the woman snatches her purse from the table.
1:03.4	You know what?
1:04.4	You have no right to a cost me like this without an explanation.
1:07.2	She raises a finger and pointed angrily at the agent's face.
1:10.1	You can go fuck yourself.
1:11.8	The agent brushes off the insults and smiles.
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