We will never know. The situation is extremely tricky and Gore was just as likely to make as misstep and anyone else. I was hoping that there would be some changes made after that debacle with the electoral votes. I voted for Bush, wanted him to win, but would have accepted a popular vote president, if that was the law. Florida ended up deciding for the entire country. This should have not happened in 2000 and it should not happen in 2008 or 2088. I do, however, have no doubts that Bush won in Florida, just as I have no doubt Gore won the popular vote.
My feelings about the electoral college are without political bias and have nothing to do with who I wanted or want for president.