John McKager Stipanovich

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Mac Stipanovich
Born	November 26, 1948 Ocala, Florida
Nationality	United States
Alma mater	University of Florida
Known for	His role in the 2000 Florida election recount

John McKager Stipanovich (born 26 November 1948) is a Florida lobbyist of the Republican Party. He is best known for his part in the 2000 Florida election recount, where he advised Katherine Harris of how to proceed with the election. Stipanovich's nickname is "the Knife".^[1]

Portrayal in film

Stipanovich is portrayed in the HBO film Recount by the actor Bruce McGill. The film, which had a broadcast premiere on May 25, 2008, chronicled the events in Florida during the presidential election lawsuits and appeals.

Legislative experience

Stipanovich previously served as Chief of Staff to Florida Governor Bob Martinez from 1987 to 1991. After that, he served on Jeb Bush's gubernatorial campaign against Lawton Chiles.^[2]

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida in 1972.
Juris Doctorate from the Levin College of Law in 1974.

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Persondata
Name	Stipanovich, John Mackager
Alternative names
Short description	American lobbyist
Date of birth	November 26, 1948
Place of birth	Ocala, Florida
Date of death
Place of death

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