TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The only thing certain in this wild andunpredictable Florida recount battle is that the 43rd president ofthe United States will be sworn in Jan 20.
The federal and Florida courts, the Florida Legislature and evenCongress are-or may soon be-on parallel tracks to pick a president.
After getting beat in court all week, Vice President Al Gore wasbrought back from the near dead Friday when the Florida Supreme Courtordered a statewide hand recount on a 4-3 vote.
Now it is Texas Gov. George Bush who is sweating, anxiously tryingto preserve a shrinking lead, down to 154 votes. Late Friday, heasked the federal courts to stall the recounts before they …
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