If you're looking for an account of what happened in the 2000 election don't bother reading this book. He leaves out hundreds of relevant details. On the other hand, if you're looking for an understanding of the legal ramifications of the election don't bother reading this book. One of my colleagues made the comment that he thought the author did a good job breaking down complicated legal matters into layman's terms. In so doing, however, he also changed the meaning and intention of the law.I am neither a Republican nor a big fan of George Bush. Being a political junkie I did follow very closely the entire minutia that transpired in November and December of 2000. This book adds little if anything to increase understanding. I did give this book one star because it is interesting to see how a person's political bias can be so powerful that it skews their interpretation of everything they see.