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No, there were other differences. Let’s just go with his most recent example: He’s still refuting election results with no evidence to backup his claim.


Just like Gore in 2000, who didn't concede until December 13th after every avenue to victory he had was closed.

Let the process play out. He'll have his day in court and will either win or lose, just like Bush and Gore.

Trying to rush things would have the opposite effect of building faith in the system.


There is no equivalence between Gore in 2000 and Trump in 2020. Gore demanded a recount of the exceedingly close outcome in Florda, one which hinged in large part on the accurate counting of the dreadful butterfly ballot. Gore at no time said, nor pressured anyone else to say, 'Its all fraud! Throw out all the votes and have the legislature put my elector slate in'




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