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The Florida Election & the Ghost of Gore-Bush
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I am replacing my words of concession with an uncompromised and unapologetic call that we count every single vote,” Andrew Gillum said. “We’ve learned in various parts of this state that there are still votes that are outstanding. There’s even still in parts of this state some uncertainty around the total number of votes that are remaining to be cast.”
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent
@StacyBrownMedia
Democrat Andrew Gillum officially withdrew his concession to Republican former Rep. Ron DeSantis in the Florida governor’s race on Saturday.
Gillum’s announcement came after the Secretary of State announced a recount of their race and that of the Florida Senate race between Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Bill Nelson.
“I am replacing my words of concession with an uncompromised and unapologetic call that we count every single vote,” Gillum said. “We’ve learned in various parts of this state that there are still votes that are outstanding. There’s even still in parts of this state some uncertainty around the total number of votes that are remaining to be cast.”
DeSantis leads Gillum in the unofficial count by about 34,000 votes, with 49.59 percent to the Gillum’s 49.18 percent. An automatic recount occurs when neither candidate reaches 50 percent.
In Nelson’s case, he has continued to close in on Scott since Tuesday night.
What’s more, on Sunday, Florida’s election overseer said there were far too many outstanding ballots that needed counting and he was certain a recount would not be completed by the coming Thursday deadline.
Reportedly, the elections board in Florida’s Miami-Dade County has collected a set of mysterious ballots in the Opa-locka mail facility after Democrats raised concern about the uncounted votes.
The uncounted ballots have emerged as one of many battles over the fiercely contested Florida elections that moved this weekend into a recount phase.
Suzy Trutie, a spokesperson for the county’s supervisor of elections, told CNN there were 266 ballots in the shipment and that the votes will not be counted. Florida law requires all ballots sent by mail to arrive at the election facility by 7 p.m. on Election Day, and these ballots did not meet that standard, Trutie said.
The New York Times noted that the mere mention of Florida these days still evokes nightmares for Democrats who worked closely with Vice President Al Gore 18 years ago. Florida’s 25 electoral votes at the time — and the presidency itself — were up in the air for 36 grueling days while ballots were recounted and the country watched and waited. The drama ended with an indecipherable but wholly consequential Supreme Court decision that put Mr. Bush in office.
“It’s inconceivable that 18 years after 2000, Florida still hasn’t developed competencies in terms of counting ballots in an orderly and timely manner,” one former top Gore aide who did not want to be named for “fear of stirring up old ghosts,” told the Times.
In Florida, even local journalists are haunted by the Gush-Bore debacle.
“The Mother of All Recounts was the 2000 Presidential Election, which gave us all variety of chads – hanging, dimpled and pregnant, butterfly ballots, overvotes and undercounts, and chants of Sore Loserman by Brooks Brothers Rioters,” Jeffrey Schweers wrote for the Tallahassee Democrat Newspaper.
The recount battle spawned conspiracy theories, unfounded claims of voter fraud, and lawsuits that went to the Florida Supreme Court to the U.S. Supreme Court and back. It also launched election reforms that have spread across the country.
“So many reforms were implemented here first,” Former Leon County Supervisor of Elections Ion Sancho told Schweers. “It’s a great legacy we have here in in Florida.”
Florida’s mishandling of that election became a national joke for late night talk show hosts. “It also made Florida the poster child for election reform, a lesson we still haven’t quite got right,” he said.
“Every election since, something seems to go wrong and the final tally gets delayed.”
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Staying Safe in a Digital World | Let’s Talk on WIN-TV
In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn how to protect your digital life and discover career paths in tech with BDPA-DC’s Perry Carter.
How can individuals, families, and businesses protect themselves from growing cyber threats?
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes sits down with Perry Carter, President of BDPA-DC, to discuss online safety, protecting personal information, and navigating today’s digital world.
From recognizing scams to understanding cybersecurity education and career opportunities, Carter shares insights on why digital security matters to everyone.
The conversation also highlights BDPA-DC’s commitment to technology education, professional development, and opportunities for underrepresented communities.
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RESILIENCE Dance Company
Experience three world premieres with RESILIENCE Dance Company’s “Entry Points” at COCA, running November 6–8. Grab your tickets now for an unforgettable show.
Looking for something to do this weekend? RESILIENCE Dance Company brings “Entry Points” to COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre Nov. 6 through 8.
The contemporary dance program features three world premieres, with works by Faith Balderrama, Hannah Garner and FLOCK among the lineup.
Make it a night out. Get your tickets:
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War Broke Trump’s Youth Coalition
A wave of voter backlash and aggressive federal intervention has dismantled Donald Trump’s youth coalition. See how the 2026 midterms reshaped the political landscape.
The provided sources examine the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, highlighting a historic wave of Democratic victories and a significant voter backlash against President Donald Trump and the Republican party due to economic concerns and anger over the administration’s policies. Concurrently, records and reports detail controversial federal intervention tactics, including aggressive voter fraud investigations by ICE, data collection, and threats to deploy armed law enforcement to polling locations. Additionally, localized election developments in places like California demonstrate how voters weighed complex statewide propositions on issues such as voter ID and billionaire taxes amidst these broader national political tensions.
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Congratulations to the Fall 2026 Citizens Academy graduates!
We’re proud to celebrate our Fall 2026 Citizens Academy graduates! Watch the highlights from their journey inside the St. Louis criminal justice system.
Congratulations to the Fall 2026 Citizens Academy graduates!
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office celebrated the class yesterday at Carnahan Courthouse, marking the completion of a six week program that gave residents a firsthand look at the criminal justice system and the work of local prosecutors.
Participants explored the prosecution process, met with prosecutors and victim advocates, and toured law enforcement facilities.
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How Flava Cafe Turned a Coffee Shop Into Opportunity for Black Youth | MSR On the Radar
Discover how Flava Cafe is brewing change in St. Paul by empowering Black youth through professional development and meaningful community mentorship.
What if your neighborhood coffee shop was also building the next generation of Black leaders?
On this episode of MSR On the Radar, host Damenica Ellis sits down with Shaunie Grigsby, founder and owner of Flava Cafe in St. Paul. Grigsby opened Flava in 2022 as a social enterprise that combines great coffee with a mission: providing work experience, coaching and professional development for Black girls and gender-expansive youth.
Grigsby talks about the Atlanta coffee shop that first showed her what a Black third space could feel like, and how Queen Latifah’s Flavor magazine on “Living Single” inspired the cafe’s name. She shares how she made the leap from youth development to running a business, learning through apprenticeships at Sammy’s Avenue Eatery and Golden Thyme Cafe and accelerators through the Neighborhood Development Center.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Building a menu that honors Black icons like MC Lyte, bell hooks and Megan Thee Stallion
Designing a space that feels like home, inspired by “Living Single” and “Moesha”
Partnering with Black-owned businesses like Black Garnet Books and Roots and Bloom Studio
Leading with transparency through financial challenges
Free resources for aspiring entrepreneurs through NEON, MEDA and the Neighborhood Development Center
Visit Flava Cafe in St. Paul and catch open mic night with True Art Speaks every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Subscribe for new episodes of MSR On the Radar every week, spotlighting the Minnesota businesses and entrepreneurs shaping our community.
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