Craig Waters
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Craig Waters is a former public information officer and communications director for the Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee from June 1, 1996, through February 28, 2022. He worked in the open government and First Amendment rights[1] as a lawyer and governmental official.[2][3][4][5] He was also the public spokesman for the Court during the 2000 presidential election controversy.[6] He announced lawsuit rulings regarding Florida's vote in the election.[7]
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Craig Waters | |
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Spokesman for the Florida Supreme Court | |
In office June 1, 1996 ā February 28, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Paul Flemming |
Personal details | |
Born | 1956 (age 67ā68) Pensacola |
Political party | No Party Affiliation |
Spouse | Jim Crochet |
Education | Brown University (AB) University of Florida (JD) |
Profession | Lawyer |
Website | |
These cases include George W. Bush v. Albert Gore Jr. or Bush v. Gore. Waters' role in these events has been included in films, documentaries, and books about Florida's undecided 2000 general election, which forced the world to wait for more than a month to learn who would become the next President of the United States of America.[8][9][10]