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The State of Florida ordered a recount of the 2000 votes because

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It’s the law. Neither Bush nor Gore won over 50% of the popular vote. In Florida, Bush won by a small number of votes. Florida law requires a recount when the results are that close.

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The State of Florida ordered a recount of the 2000 votes because the vote was so close.
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