
Seen here are George W. Bush, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Al Gore. O'Connor provided the early framework that steered the outcome in the dispute over the 2000 presidential election, Supreme Court documents released on May 2 show.
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New documents show how Sandra Day O'Connor helped George W. Bush win the 2000 election
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor provided the early framework that steered the outcome in the dispute over the 2000 presidential election and ensured George W. Bush would win the White House over Al Gore, Supreme Court documents released on Tuesday show.

