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Why was the 2000 presidential election significant? Give and explain two reasons.

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The presidential election of 2000 pitted the Republican nominee George W. Bush against the Democratic nominee Al Gore.

After much controversy, Al Gore won the popular vote and Bush won the electoral college, therefore winning the presidency.

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