Whatever happens, the loser will promptly appeal to the Washington State Supreme Court, which will probably get the case at the end of the month.

ECONOMIST: Washington state politics

Washington State was next on the list, but the Supreme Court has weighed in to block the release of the names for now.

FORBES: Connect

Florida would send duelling slates to Washington, one with the backing of the legislature, one by ruling of the state Supreme Court.

ECONOMIST: Al Gore��s legal options appear to be limited