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Judge: Fla. Can Reject Late VotesThe Associated Press Friday, Nov. 17, 2000; 10:09 a.m. EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –– A Florida judge said Friday the state does not have to accept hand counted presidential votes tallied after the deadline imposed by a Republican election official.
Al Gore hopes the ongoing counts will turn up enough votes to overturn George W. Bush's 300-vote lead in Florida.
Gore was expected to appeal.
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Judge: Fla. Can Reject Late Votes
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