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...added that Tribe argued Gore's case in state court "brilliantly...
...centerpiece of yesterday's legal action came in state court, where judge Terry P. Lewis upheld the 5 p.m. deadline that Harris had announced for certifying all votes. That decision seemed to be a victory for the Bush forces, who are trying to end all recounts, but in his decision Lewis also said Harris should exercise discretion, leaving a small window of hope for the Gore forces...
Jenny Backus, a spokeswoman for the Democratic National Committee, countered: "With three counties left to complete hand counts, the outcome of this election is very much in play. We need a full, fair and accurate count to go forward, and we're hopeful the secretary of state heeds the guidance and directives of today's court decision, and does not act in an arbitrary manner...
Unless further appeals change the situation, the election's outcome may be decided by Harris. "Unless I determine in the exercise of my discretion that these facts and circumstances contained within these written statements justify an amendment to today's officials returns, the state elections canvassing commission, in a manner consistent with its usual and normal practice, will certify the statewide results reported to this office today," Harris said last night...
Dershowitz, reached last night in Palm Beach, said he had no doubt that a complete manual recount would give Florida to Gore, and with it the presidency, which hinges on the Sunshine State's 25 electoral votes...