The Year in Pictures 2000

August
The Republican National Convention in August gave George W. Bush a bounce in the polls and stretched his lead to almost 20 percent, but by summer's end Gore had drawn even. "Listen," said Bush, "there's going to be all kinds of polls and speculation between now and Election Day. That's why it's so important for us to be patient and keep our eye on the finish line." Easier said than done.

• Person of the Year 2000: George W. Bush