This year, many Americans are worried that the 2020 elections will be contested, chaotic, and drawn out, leading to comparisons with the infamous 2000 Bush vs. Gore election that was ultimately decided by the Supreme Court.

Weston sat down with Leonard Downie Jr., executive editor of the Washington Post during the 2000 election, to unpack what happened in 2000, what if any parallels there are to this year's election, and how politics and journalism have changed since 2000.

Released on October 19, 2020

 
 

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LEONARD DOWNIE JR.

Washington Post Executive Editor (1991-2008)


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