3: A Hell of a Thing
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Part three of our series chronicles the road to Bush v. Gore. For the first time in American history a presidential candidate contests the outcome of an election, leading to a showdown at the United States Supreme Court. Photographers Callie Shell and David Hume Kennerly captured the behind-the-scenes moments with the candidates and their families, as the presidency hung in the balance. To view Shell and Kennerly's photos referenced in this episode, go to www.cnn.com/election2000/#episode3. (Depending on your podcast app, you may need to press and hold the link, so the website opens in your browser and the audio continues playing.) To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
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