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Re: Florida records retention schedule question



I believe that Rob is correct and that I did mix up my Harrisons.  I
apologize for the error.

I'll also add the observation that Presidents who fail to obtain a plurality
of the popular vote historically fail to establish their legitimacy (in the
eyes of the electorate-not in the eyes of the law) and are doomed to a
failed single term.  That being said, I'm still disinclined to abolish the
Electoral College (as Eric indicated) because of the problems of conducting
a nation-wide recount in a close election such as this.

        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Rob Dishon [SMTP:rdishon@LAGCC.CUNY.EDU]
        Sent:   Tuesday, December 05, 2000 9:08 AM
        To:     ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU
        Subject:        Re: Florida records retention schedule question

        Paul-

        I think you have William H Harrison confused with Benjamin Harrison.
According to the World Almanac William H ran against the incumbent Martin
Van Buren,  who wasnt just any ole whatshisname.  While certainly not one of
the most memorable presidents, as the only confirmed bachelor, his lack of
a spouse and the existence of certain letters have created considerable
discussion about his sexuality.    W H won the popular vote with 1,275,017
votes and 234 electoral votes to Van Burens 1,128,702 votes and 60 electoral
votes.  Interestingly these two had paired off previously in the prior
election.

        In the Harrision/Cleveland election.  Cleveland received 5,540,050
votes and 168 electoral votes.  Harrison received 5, 444,337 votes (less
than Cleveland) but a whopping 233 electoral votes therefore putting a
period to the event.

        Just my and the World Almanc's two cents

        Rob Dishon

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