Brooks Brothers riot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Brooks Brothers riot was a demonstration by Republican congressional staffers outside a meeting of election canvassers in Miami, Florida on November 19, 2000, organized for the purpose of bringing about the cancellation of a hand recount in which 10,750 ballots remain uncounted in the recount of the 2000 United States presidential election. The name refers to a traditional brand of suits associated with conservative business attire like that of the protesters.[1] The crowd was reported to have been directed by Congressman John E. Sweeney,[2] a Republican from New York.
This political act was orchestrated by the RNC as many of the rioters were flown in to participate. Many of the participants have gone on to pursue lucrative careers through political appointments.
In a recent Washington Post article [1], it was reported that in 2005, one member of this riot, Garry D. Malphrus, was appointed to be an immigration judge by U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.
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