Word: concessioners
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"For the sake of our unity as a people and the strength of our democracy, I offer my concession," he said. "What remains of partisan rancor must now be put aside."
Gore's speech also featured a fair dose of humor, a standard feature of concession speeches but unexpected in light of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding this one.
In his address, Bush said Gore's second concession was a "gracious call," saying he understood "how difficult this moment must be" for him.
Though the court's decision was narrow, people have accepted Bush as the next president, as they should. In his concession speech last night, Gore called for the nation to unite behind the new president. Hopefully, this has brought an end to the most closely-contested election in the nation...
As wakes go, the private party that Al Gore gave for his staff and closest supporters after his concession speech last night turned out to be a pretty good time. Somewhere around midnight, guest Jon Bon Jovi - who had bonded with the veep during the campaign - suggested that the cover...