Donald Kettl

Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania; Author

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Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania; Author of The Next Government Of The United States: Why Our Institutions Fail Us and How to Fix Them

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The presidency of George W. Bush began in controversy over whether he got more votes than Al Gore.

The End of Bush’s Controversial Presidency

The presidency of George W. Bush began in controversy over whether he got more votes than Al Gore.

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