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The Scene Outside As the U.S. Supreme Court held its civil hearing on the election arguments, NPR's Madeleine Brand was outside the Court, where the scene was more chaotic. The area was filled with noisy protests on behalf of both George W. Bush and Al Gore. The differing of opinions among the protestors may reflect a similar split among Court members themselves, as well as among the American people.

The Scene Outside

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The Scene Outside

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As the U.S. Supreme Court held its civil hearing on the election arguments, NPR's Madeleine Brand was outside the Court, where the scene was more chaotic. The area was filled with noisy protests on behalf of both George W. Bush and Al Gore. The differing of opinions among the protestors may reflect a similar split among Court members themselves, as well as among the American people.