Part three of our series chronicles the road to Bush v. Gore. For the first time in American history a presidential candidate contests the outcome of an election, leading to a showdown at the United States Supreme Court. Photographers Callie Shell and David Hume Kennerly captured the behind-the-scenes moments with the candidates and their families, as the presidency hung in the balance. To view Shell and Kennerly's photos referenced in this episode, go to www.cnn.com/election2000/#episode3. (Depending on your podcast app, you may need to press and hold the link, so the website opens in your browser and the audio continues playing.)

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