Bush v. Gore: What’s at stake

Next president will have a lot of influence
over some issues, not much say over others

The next president will have much influence on some issues, but little on others. A special National Journal report on the possible effects of a Gore or Bush presidency.

12 issues that president can affect
	Twelve issues where the next president’s impact may be large. A National Journal special report.
10 issues where impact may be small
	Ten issues where the next president’s impact may be small. A National Journal special report.
Overpromising on the federal surplus
	Are the presidential candidates’ plans for spending the federal surplus realistic? An NBC News’ ‘Truth Squad’ report by Lisa Myers.
The next president’s foreign policy challenges
	An interactive summary of potential challenges around the world for the next U.S. president.
A guide to the Social Security debate
	Al Gore and George W. Bush have ignited a debate over an issue that affects nearly every American: Social Security taxes and benefits. Here’s MSNBC’s guide to the competing proposals and how they will affect your income and your retirement.
Dueling over prescription drugs
	MSNBC’s guide to the debate over what has become the hottest issue in this year’s presidential campaign: the cost of prescription drugs for older Americans.
High court at stake in 2000 election
	With actuarial tables catching up to the Supreme Court justices, the 2000 presidential race may decide the court’s future. MSNBC’s Tom Curry reports.
Two divergent paths on education
	How would Al Gore and George W. Bush fix America’s public schools? NBC’s Lisa Myers compares the candidates on education issues.
Vouchers loom large in fall campaign
	Voters in Michigan and California will decide this November whether to use taxpayer money for voucher programs to help students attend private schools. But the presidential election may ultimately decide the fate of the issue.
Health care clouds 2000 campaign
	Health care policy experts say that the presidential candidates have yet to confront the essential issue: ever-increasing costs will require more rationing of medical care.
NBC Electoral Vote Map
	Check the latest NBC’s projections of electoral vote totals for George W. Bush and Al Gore if the presidential election were held today.
‘Candidate Profiles’
	The race for the presidency has begun. In advance of the 2000 election, MSNBC provides comprehensive interactive profiles of all the announced contenders.
Pencilnews’ Election 2000 resources
	Read PencilNews’ political coverage, by and for kids.