Twenty-five years after Bush v. Gore reshaped American politics, The Georgia Politics Podcast welcomes three guests who witnessed the chaos firsthand.

Former Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, political strategist BJ Van Gundy, and elections attorney Doug Chalmers all three traveled to Florida in 2000 to assist with the historic recount that ultimately determined the presidency. In this episode, they revisit those intense days and weeks on the ground—what they saw, what went wrong, how the legal battle unfolded, and what lessons still resonate today.

From hanging chads to courtroom drama, this conversation offers a rare, firsthand look at a pivotal moment in modern political history.

Tune in for candid stories, insider perspective, and a discussion about how Bush v. Gore continues to shape elections and election law in 2025.

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