[Avalon Memories]

If Bush had conceded, Gore would have become president-elect. That is the reality. Deal with it or not. I don’t care.

[Political Junkie Too]

That wouldn't have been the last word. Some of the states would have sued to SCOTUS, demanding that the House must decide since Katherine Harris certified Florida for Bush, leaving Gore with 269 EV.

It would have been unconstitutional for Gore to declare himself President with only 269 Electoral College votes.

The House would have selected Bush.

-PJ