"When Elections Go Bad : The Law of Democracy and the Presidential Election of 2000" is a trade paperback book published by West Academic in 2001. Written by authors Pamela Karlen, Richard H. Pildes, and Samuel Issacharoff, this book delves into the complexities of election law and the political process of campaigns and elections. Focused on the 2000 presidential election, the book offers insights into how democracy functions in the United States and the legal challenges that can arise during a contested election.