History Repeats Gore and Tilden
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History Repeats
Upon closure of the historical elections of 1876 and, more recently, 2000, Democratic Candidates Tilden and Gore, respectively, candidly voice their concession speeches to the millions of baffled Americans. The results of each election stunned all and all awaited to hear the words of each "rightful" contender. While it is proper to refrain from displaying astringent emotions to Republicans, Bush and Hayes, the speakers elegantly, congratulate the newly elected Presidents as well as throw in a hint of jealousy and wrongful defeat.
Immediately, Gore congratulates the forty-third president on his new role in office, which quickly wins over the American viewers. His honest and "still strong, still standing" tone sets him up for sympathy from the American people. In the first five paragraphs of his speech, his tone is steady and his diction is intelligent. The popular votes prove worthy. However, following the fifth paragraph, while remaining confident, Gore is clearly in discrepancy with the Supreme Court's final decision. Although Gore has lost the election for the 2000 to 2004 term in office, his voice remains dignified and promising to the American patriots.
Quite contrary to Gore's proud speech, Democrat Samuel Tilden is immediately shrewd and ill tempered to his audience...