1.   And although the problems are not unique to Florida, the scrutiny of the presidential vote here has exposed them to the world.

2.   And because the state typically holds the first presidential vote, voters expect candidates to spend lots of time courting them.

3.   And the electoral commission, which is to organize a presidential vote by May, has been paralyzed for months.

4.   Another version would have the states award electors in proportion to the presidential vote.

5.   As for the presidential vote, there are few givens among the uncertainties.

6.   Besides Florida, four more states may see their presidential votes end with recounts.

7.   Both camps have sent legal teams to Florida and set up temporary offices there, as wrangling over the presidential vote continues.

8.   A strong showing by either could improve their chances in the next presidential vote.