HBO's 'Recount' panned by Democrats who lived it

The New York Times today reports that HBO's "Recount" about Florida's role in the contested 2000 presidential election is drawing objections from some of the real-life political operatives portrayed in the movie.

"Warren Christopher, the former secretary of state who served as the public face of the Gore team in the early days of the recount effort, said this week that he believed the film, Recount, was pure fiction in its portrayal of him as a weak strategist unprepared to stand up to the aggressive tactics of James A. Baker III, the former secretary of state who was the chief Republican adviser.

"William M. Daley, Mr. Gore's campaign chairman, who helped to lead the Democratic recount team in Florida, said the film created misperceptions about the Gore teams decision-making process. Mr. Gore, who oversaw the team from Washington, is largely absent from the film. Even Mr. Baker questioned the portrayal of Mr. Christopher.

"I dont think I was as ruthless as the movie portrays me, and I know he was not as wimpish as it makes him appear," Mr. Baker said.

The movie premieres May 25th. Full story here.