Independent candidate Ralph Nader and Republican-turned-Libertarian Bob Barr are vying with the two major-party candidates for independent voters.

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Mr Gore's sallies against big business help shore up his left wing against the challenge of Ralph Nader and the Green Party.

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Officials from both campaigns are expected to observe the recount along with representatives for Green Party candidate Ralph Nader and Reform Party candidate Patrick Buchanan.

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