Election 2004

August 31, 2004
President
Speeches: Video | Sen. John McCain | Rudy Giuliani | Mayor Michael Bloomberg
First Night, Single Theme for Double Term: Sept. 11
- New York Times
Networks Decided Long Ago Not to Air the GOP's First Night - USA Today
Procession of Speakers Invoke Bush's Leadership After 9/11 - New York Times
Ad War Rages On Despite Convention - Los Angeles Times
Protesters' Encounters With Delegates on the Town Turn Ugly - New York Times
Kerry Loses Edge On Issues Of Security - Washington Post
Democrats Stay on Offensive - Los Angeles Times
McCain, Trying His Best Not to Look Back - New York Times
A Leading Role for the First Lady - Los Angeles Times
Giuliani Plays Role of Backer With Relish - New York Times
Party Centrists Find Places on Stage but Not on Agenda - New York Times
Arnold Represents GOP's Centrists - Washington Times
Ex-President Bush Calls Charges of Swift Boat Group Compelling - New York Times
Bush Twins Avoid Stage But Not Spotlight - USA Today
Bush Tones Down Talk of Winning Terror War - Washington Post
Bush's Loose Lips Give Democrats More Firepower - Washington Times
Same Red Carpet Greets Delegations from Blue States
- USA Today
It's Time for Swing State Projects to Get Attention - Los Angeles Times
GOP Wannabes Use Convention to Start the 2008 Campaign - Knight Ridder
Critics Say Bush's Big Donors From Energy Firms Buy Favors - Dallas Morning News
Senate
FL: Senate Races Down to Wire - Orlando Sentinel
FL: Ex-Cabinet Member Struggles in Florida Senate Primary - New York Times
House
VA-2: Va. Legislator Ends Bid for 3rd Term - Washington Post


August 30, 2004
President
The G.O.P. Arrives, Putting Sept. 11 Into August - New York Times
Kerry Lead Fades in Two Battleground States - USA Today
Bush's Leadership Style: Decisive or Simplistic? - Washington Post
Undecided Voters Want Bush to Offer Specifics - Los Angeles Times
Upstaging Before the Show
- New York Times
Foreign Press Center Taken Out of Convention Loop - USA Today
Gay GOP Leader Warns of a Cultural War Within Party - Boston Globe
The Clintons Tag Team Bush on Record, Campaign
- Los Angeles Times
John McCain Comes In From the Cold - Washington Post
No Powell or Rice Speech; That Leaves Miss America - New York Times
Schwarzenegger's Prime-Time Task: Broaden the GOP - Los Angeles Times
Zell Miller Picks Fighting Over Switching - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cheney Daughter's Political Role Disappoints Some Gay Activists
- New York Times
Bloomberg Walks a Fine Line as Host - Los Angeles Times
Rove Focuses on President's Devotees - Boston Globe
Polling Samples Disagree on Which Candidate's Ahead - USA Today
Dowd Mixes Caution With Confidence - New York Times
Party Divided on Mission - Boston Globe
GOP Dissent To Be Kept Quiet - Washington Times
Edwards Says Kerry Plans To Confront Iran On Weapons - Washington Post
WV: In Swing State, Bush Touts Support for Steel, Coal - Boston Globe
Senate
GA: Majette Moves To Be Taken Seriously - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FL: Dem Candidates Tout Similarities As Party Strive to Keep Seat - Orlando Sentinel


August 29, 2004
President
Bush Takes On Direct Role in Shaping Election Tactics - New York Times
GOP Will Showcase Bush's Leadership - Washington Post
Centrists at Center Stage - Washington Times
In His Father's Shadow, a Son Charts His Course - Los Angeles Times
Protesters Are Anti-G.O.P., but Democrats Don't Claim Them - New York Times
GOP to Show a New Face to Minorities - Los Angeles Times
Series of Misjudgments Cost President His Lead - Washington Post
With 9/11 as G.O.P. Backdrop, Families Express Raw Emotions - New York Times
For Convention, New York is On Alert - Boston Globe
What They're Really Fighting About - New York Times
Who Are the Undecideds in the 2004 Vote? - Knight Ridder
Two Strategies Outlined in Green - Los Angeles Times
25,000 Abortion-Rights Advocates March to City Hall - New York Times
Reform Party Reaffirms Nader Is Nominee - Washington Post
FL: Bush Attracts Fla. Democrats, Poll Finds - Orlando Sentinel
OK: Voting With One Hand on Bible in Oklahoma - Los Angeles Times

Senate
FL: Bush to Martinez: Pull Ad - Orlando Sentinel
FL: Florida Primary to Test More Than Candidates - Los Angeles Times

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August 28, 2004
President
Bush: Kerry Soft On Cuba - Miami Herald
After Decades, Renewed War On Old Conflict - Washington Post
Leaked Video Reveals What Bob Dole Really Thinks - Slate

The Political Guns Of August Are Firing - Washington Post
Protest in the Park? Showdown Is Tomorrow - New York Times
2000 Speech Held Clues to Bush's Approach - Los Angeles Times
Club of the Most Powerful Gathers in Strictest Privacy - New York Times
Kerry Attacks Bush on 'Debt Trap' - Washington Post
Hiding His Light Under a Brother, for Now - Los Angeles Times
His Style Built on Charm, Edwards Hones His Edge - New York Times
A Strategic Detour for Edwards - Washington Post
Nader Faces Legal and Ballot Challenges, Dwindling Support - Los Angeles Times
FL: In Palm Beach, Results of 2000 Still Stir a Fight - New York Times
Senate
FL: Senate Primary a Test for Florida's Altered Election Process - Washington Post
FL: Martinez Takes Lead in Senate Race, Poll Says - Orlando Sentinel
FL: Martinez, McCollum Get 'Nasty' - Miami Herald
FL: Deutsch-Castor Debate Includes Pointed Exchange - Orlando Sentinel
CO: Salazar Strikes Back at 'Cyanide' Spot - Rocky Mountain News
CO: Candidate Coors Cut Jobs As Brewer - Denver Post
House
CO-3: Matt Smith Concedes Race in 3rd - Rocky Mountain News
Issues
Economic Squeeze Plaguing Middle-Class Families - New York Times

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August 27, 2004
President
Bush Joins McCain in 527 Ad Challenge - Washington Post
Bush Recovers Ground On Key Issues in Poll - USA Today
Key Midwest Swing States Are Leaning Toward Bush - Los Angeles Times
Committee Adopts Draft; Some Grumble - New York Times
Kerry Challenges Bush to Weekly Debates - Los Angeles Times
New York Awaits Republicans With Reluctance and Unease - New York Times
Poverty Figures Put Bush, Kerry Policies in Spotlight - Los Angeles Times
For the President, Special Setup Is Planned at Convention - New York Times
It May Be Hard to Tell a Rally From a Lot of People in the Park - New York Times
OR: No Bumper Sticker Defines Oregonian Voters - New York Times
Senate
Democrats Know Battle For Senate is On GOP Turf - USA Today
House
GOP House Candidates Tread Carefully Around Iraq - Los Angeles Times

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August 26, 2004
President
Lawyer for Bush Quits Over Links to Kerry's Foes - New York Times
Bush Edges Ahead of Kerry for the 1st Time - Los Angeles Times
Married? Single? Status Affects How Women Vote - USA Today

Conservatives Grumble on Planks Reflecting Bush Agenda - New York Times
Disband of Brothers - Washington Post
Democrats Master Art of 527s But GOP Rallies - Washington Times
McCain: Campaign Needs to Move Beyond Vietnam - USA Today
Citing Iraq 'Failures,' Kerry Demands That Rumsfeld Step Down - New York Times
Second Fiddles Attuned to Very Different Scores - Los Angeles Times
In 2 Key States, Kerry Focuses on Economy - Washington Post
Bush Back on Campaign Trail - Los Angeles Times
Bush Nephew Stumps for 'Uncle Dubs' - Rocky Mountain News
Judge Bars Big Rally in Park, but Protest March Is Still Set - New York Times
Spotlight to Test Pataki's Mettle as Republican - New York Times
Voters May Have Their Say Before Election Day - Washington Post
Electoral College May Be in Glare Again - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
VA: Va. Democrats Protest Nader Bid - Washington Post
Senate
GOP Candidates Opt to Skip Convention - Washington Times
SD: Daschle's Senate Role Dominates S.D. Race - Washington Post
FL: Martinez Rejects Rally With President - Orlando Sentinel
FL: Castor Keeps Double-Digit Lead in Poll - Orlando Sentinel
CO: Stations Rebuff Salazar - Rocky Mountain News
IL: Keyes Turns Down Role at Convention - Chicago Tribune
Issues
Groups Say GOP Moves to Stifle Vote - Washington Post


August 25, 2004
President
Bush Campaign's Top Outside Lawyer Advised Veterans Group - New York Times
Cheney Sees Gay Marriage as State Issue - Washington Post
Vast Force Is Deployed for Security at Convention - New York Times
Dispute Over Kerry's Vietnam Service Cuts Both Ways - Washington Post
Kerry Accuses Bush of 'Fear and Smear' - Los Angeles Times
Draft G.O.P. Platform Backs Bush on Security, Gay Marriage and Immigration - New York Times
Group Will Rally in Park or Not at All, Leader Says - New York Times
Kerry's Dueling Promises on Economy - Washington Post
FL: Refighting Vietnam in Battleground States - Los Angeles Times
Senate
AK: Murkowski Surges in Alaska - Los Angeles Times
CO: Ads Under Attack - Rocky Mountain News
Issues
Denial of Communion Disapproved - Washington Times
Push Grows to Let Ex-Cons Vote Again - Orlando Sentinel
MD: Md. Machines Seek Vote of Confidence - Washington Post


August 24, 2004
President
Kerry Team Lines Up Vietnam Witnesses - Washington Post
Bush Raps Anti-Kerry Ads on Vietnam - Washington Times
Businesses Plan Attack on Edwards - New York Times
Bush Team Lacks Clear Economic Plan, Critics Say - Washington Post
Economic Downshift Could Cause Bush Trouble - Boston Globe
New Bush Ads Target Kerry's Senate Record - Los Angeles Times
G.O.P. to Give Convention the Prime Time Treatment - New York Times
MoveOn, Mobilizing The A-List Against W - Washington Post
At Penn Station, Police Raise Presence Before Convention - New York Times
Edwards Assails Bush's Changes to Overtime Rules - Washington Post
An Ad Campaign Asserts a Bush-Nader Alliance - New York Times
Nader Still Unsure of Ballot Spot in Many States - Washington Post
FL: Hurricane Doesn't Move Poll - USA Today
FL: Policy Met Politics in Cuba Rules - Washington Post
PA: In Battle for PA, Philadelphia Suburbs Probably Hold the Key - New York Times
VA: Nader Gets Another Chance at Va. Ballot - Washington Post
Senate
CO: Salazar Assails Coors - Rocky Mountain News
House
LA-5: Judge Orders Louisiana Ballot Reopened - Los Angeles Times


August 23, 2004
President
G.O.P. Centrists to Speak at Convention, but Will They Be Heard? - New York Times
Bush Yet to Flesh Out Domestic Agenda - Los Angeles Times
Uncertainty Over Protest Location Creates Potential for Trouble - New York Times
Kerry Unveils Ad Countering Attacks Over Vietnam - Washington Post
It's a Nice Place to Visit, but the President Won't Stay Long - New York Times
Menino, Convention Get Favorable Reviews - Boston Globe
Bush Campaign Drops Swift Boat Ad Figure - Washington Post
Worker Fired for Heckling President - Boston Globe
Dick Cheney, Soft-Spoken Hard Charger - Dallas Morning News
OH: GOP Hopes Local Turmoil Won't Hurt Bush - Washington Post
Senate
FL: A Republican Question of Electability - Orlando Sentinel
FL: Jackson Backs Deutsch In Race for U.S. Senate - Miami Herald
Governor
NJ: Corzine Leaves Door Ajar, in Case McGreevey Bows Out - New York Times
Issues
FL: Palm Beach Absentee Ballot Points Voters to Confusion, Some Say - Palm Beach Post
CO: New-Voter Surge - Rocky Mountain News


August 22, 2004
President
Bush Promises to Offer Detailed Plans at Convention - New York Times
Bush Health Care Plan Seems to Fall Short - Washington Post
Officer From Another Swift Boat Breaks Silence and Defends Kerry - New York Times
Swift Boat Accounts Incomplete - Washington Post
Media Buzz Aided Anti-Kerry Effort - Boston Globe
Kerry Critic Sticks to Claims - Los Angeles Times
If a Protest Is Planned to a T, Is It a Protest? - New York Times
Both Parties See New Promise When the Ballot Is in the Mail - New York Times
Bush Aims to Solidify His Base - Los Angeles Times
Going Negative: When It Works - New York Times
Focus Shifts to Kerry's Antiwar Activities in '70s - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Consoles Hurricane Victims on Fla. Trip - Boston Globe
Edwards Assails Veterans Group Ad as Lies - Washington Post
For Democrats, 'Nervousness' in Swing States - Washington Times
Political Gatherings Could Be TV Gold - Orlando Sentinel
Campaigns Turn to Expat Voters, Relatives Stump in Mexico - Boston Globe
VA: Rural Va. Economy A Chance For Kerry - Washington Post
Issues
Lost Votes in N.M. a Cautionary Tale - Washington Post
Voters With Eyes Wide Shut - Los Angeles Times
Cut-and-Paste Propaganda Infiltrates Opinion Pages - Washington Post


August 21, 2004
President
Bearhug Politics: Careful Steps to a New Bush-McCain Alliance - New York Times
Kerry to File Complaint Tying Bush to Attack Ads - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Might Pay Price for Failing to Strike Back Quickly - New York Times
Group to Air Ad Attacking Kerry's 1971 Testimony - Washington Post
College Republicans Skip Nonpartisan Voter Registration - Boston Globe
Group Gives Bush Ad the Gold -- for Gall - Washington Post
Continued Job Troubles Seen in Crucial States - Los Angeles Times
Md., Va. Won't Add Nader to Nov. 2 Ballots - Washington Post
Bush Spent $46 Million in a Surge Last Month - New York Times
Some Veterans Still Bitter at Talk of Crimes - Washington Post
Kerry Touts Proposal to Help the Unemployed - Dallas Morning News
Senate
CO: Colorado Senate Race Pegged as Close, Crucial - Los Angeles Times
CO: Salazar Urges Better Teacher Pay, Smaller Classes - Denver Post
CO: Senate Races Drew Decade-High Vote - Denver Post
Issues
Convention Boss's Other Hat: Lobbying G.O.P. for Defense Clients - New York Times


August 20, 2004
President
Friendly Fire: The Birth of an Anti-Kerry Ad - New York Times
Bush Religion Adviser Quits Campaign Post - Washington Post
Kerry Hits Bush on Drug Costs - Washington Post
Bush Opening Social Security Debate Without Saying Much - Los Angeles Times
Anarchists Emerge as the Convention's Wild Card - New York Times
Miller Relives History, With a Difference - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Senate
OH: Senate Candidates Running Tough Race in Oklahoma - Washington Times
GA: Poll: Senate Race is 'Isakson's to Lose' - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Issues
Panel Compromises on Soft Money Rules - New York Times
Venezuela Recall Fuels E-Voting Debate - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FL: Hood: Voting Will Go On in Hurricane-Ravaged Areas - AP


August 19, 2004
President
A 'War President' Reinforces His Military Positions - New York Times
Bush Turns to Part-Time Troops - Washington Post
On Trail, Bush Reprises Average-Guy Role - Boston Globe
Democrats' Legal Challenges Impede Nader - New York Times
Records Counter a Critic of Kerry - Washington Post
'Sampan Incident' Belies Heroic Image - Washington Times
Kerry Criticizes President's Troop Plan - New York Times
Stoops to Conquer in America - New York Times
Bush Q&A's Are All on the Same Side - Washington Post
Laura Sees an Agenda Worthy of a 'Shove' - Washington Times
Antiwar Group Asks Court to Allow Central Park Protest - New York Times
The Youth Vote: Hard to Tell How it Will Turn Out - USA Today
Senate
FL: Campaigns Face Storm's Challenges - Orlando Sentinel
Governor
VT: Vermont Slugfest - Boston Globe
Issues
FEC Urged to Curb Flow of 'Soft Money' - Atlanta Journal-Constitution


August 18, 2004
President
Effort by Bush on Education Faces Obstacles in the States - New York Times
Bush Assails Kerry on Missile Defense - Washington Post
A GOP Struggle for the Podium - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Will Campaign During Republicans' Convention - New York Times
Unscripted Candidate a Hit With Audiences - Washington Post
Inquiry Into F.B.I. Questioning Is Sought - New York Times
Kerry Condemns Anti-Bush Ad - Los Angeles Times
Just Keep It Peaceful, Protesters; New York Is Offering Discounts - New York Times
Beset Naderites Vow to Fight On - Boston Globe
Pastors Issue Directive in Response to Reelection Tactic - Washington Post
Kerry Disputes Allegations on Cambodia - Boston Globe
Senate
CO: Senate TV Ad Blitz - Rocky Mountain News
CO: The Inside Story on Political Advertising - Denver Post
House
Cubin Wins GOP Primary - Casper Star-Tribune


August 17, 2004
President
President Outlines Overseas Troop Cut - Washington Post
Veterans Battle Over the Truth - Los Angeles Times
Front-Porch Chat: Birth of a Kerry Campaign Tactic - New York Times
Edwards Paying Few Fisits to South - The State (Columbia)
Edwards Promises Aid to U.S. Farmers - Washington Post
Kerry's Senate Intelligence Votes Targeted - Los Angeles Times
MoveOn.org's Swift Response to Anti-Kerry Ad - Washington Post
Excess Kerry Funds to Aid Democratic Camps - Los Angeles Times
New York Vs. the Protesters - Washington Post
ID: Kerry's Retreat: An Idaho County Up for Grabs - Washington Post
GA: Edwards Hits Atlanta for Ticket - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Senate
CO: Coors Recruited Infrequent Voters - Rocky Mountain News
House
WY: Poll Shows Solid Cubin Support -- And Many Undecided - AP

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August 16, 2004
President
Cash Collectors for Kerry Race Run the Gamut - New York Times
Is Kerry Sporting the Right Image? - Dallas Morning News
Shirtsleeves Style Is a Strong Suit for Bush - Washington Post
Bush Camp Readies Appeal to Veterans - Boston Globe
Grass Roots Seen Key in 2004 - Washington Times
F.B.I. Goes Knocking for Political Troublemakers - New York Times
John Heinz, Preferring Inner Light to Limelight - Washington Post
Losses and Lessons for Bush and Kerry - Los Angeles Times
On the Road, Bush Fields Softballs From the Faithful - New York Times
Candidate in 'Spiritual Battle' - Washington Post
Pointing to Kerry's Reluctance on Iraq May Spotlight Bush's Rigidity - Los Angeles Times
OH: In Ohio, Doubts Remain On Kerry - Boston Globe
Senate
CO: Hopefuls Sidestep Religion - Denver Post
CO: Games No Break for Voters - Rocky Mountain News
IL: Senate Race to Hit Airwaves - Chicago Tribune
Issues
Blacks See New Era in Obama's Rise - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
CO: Bishops Plant Seeds on the Political Field - Denver Post

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August 15, 2004
President
Hurricane Response Carries Reminders of Fallout for Past Candidates - New York Times
Younger Voters Rapidly Deserting Bush - Washington Post
Styles Similar in Bush and Kerry Duel on Deficit Numbers - New York Times
Kerry, Bush Vie for Coal States - Los Angeles Times
For Kerry, When Scenery Changes, So Do the Jokes - New York Times
Democrats Are Urged to Reject 'Tired' GOP Attacks - Washington Post
Kerry Hopes to Capitalize on 'Buzz' - Boston Globe
GOP Grapples Over 'Big Tent' - Los Angeles Times
Cheney and Edwards: The Me 2 Campaign - Washington Post
Campaign Hopes to Turn Out the Homeless Vote - New York Times
The Secret Shame of the Nader Booster - New York Times
A Big Yawn From an Overseas Visitor - Washington Post
Known for Discussing Faith, Bush Moderates His Message - Los Angeles Times
Bush Defends Preemptive Action - Boston Globe
MI: In a Town Hit by Job Losses, Bush Has Doubters and Loyalists - New York Times
VA: Kerry Hoping Veterans Will Tip Va. His Way - Washington Post
Senate
WI: Events in Iraq Prove a Distraction and a Guide for Wisconsin Voters - New York Times
IL: Billiken Crowd Jeers Keyes, Cheers Obama - Chicago Tribune
Governor
WA: Gregoire, Sims air TV campaign ads - Seattle Times
Issues
The Curious Fate of Populism: How Politics Turned Into Pose - New York Times
GA: November Could Be Political Watershed - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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August 14, 2004
President
Bush and Kerry, in the Northwest, Again Cross Paths - New York Times
Bush Ad Attacking Kerry Leaks Out - Washington Post
Bush Camp Sees a Golden Opportunity with Olympic Ad - Dallas Morning News
Bush Overhauls U.S. Regulations - New York Times
Critics Assail Bush Policy on Wetlands - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Kerry Put On Defensive About Iraq - Washington Post
Panel Names Debate Moderators, Waits For Bush/Cheney - New York Times
Kerry to Take Break After Cross-Country Tour - Dallas Morning News
French Town Quietly Cheers On a Son: Kerry - Los Angeles Times
More Voters Seen Opting for Early Decision - Boston Globe
MO: Early-Voting Debate Takes On Partisan Tone in Missouri - Los Angeles Times
Senate
CO: Dems Pin Hopes on Colorado - Rocky Mountain News
Governor
NJ: Man Accuses N.J. Governor of Harassment, 'Smear Campaign' - Los Angeles Times
House
CO-3: Smith: "I Won't Be Bullied" to Concede - Denver Post
Issues
Proposal for Political Groups to Rely Less on Soft Money - New York Times


August 13, 2004
President
Kerry Takes New Tack: the Economy - Washington Post
Report Finds Tax Cuts Heavily Favor the Wealthy - New York Times
GOP Assails Kerry's Call for 'Sensitive' War - Washington Post
Bush’s Campaign in Southwest Signals a Move to Middle - Boston Globe
Lawyers Follow the Money, and Debate How the Candidates Can Use It - New York Times
See Dad Run - Los Angeles Times
Polls Suggest Arab-Americans Gravitating Toward Kerry - Boston Globe
WA: Bush Works Washington Like a Swing State - Seattle Times
Senate
CO: Coors' Move Costly - Rocky Mountain News
CO: First Debates Date: Sept. 11 - Rocky Mountain News
FL: Senate Hopefuls Vow to Spare Mud - Orlando Sentinel
FL: Kerry Leads Bush Slightly in Poll of Florida Voters - Orlando Sentinel
House
LA-5: Party Won't Let Lawmaker Switch Without a Fight - Los Angeles Times
CO-3: Walcher Says He Won't Retreat - Rocky Mountain News


August 12, 2004
President
Bush Sticks to Theme: Security - Washington Post
Iraq and Jobs Are Focus in Bush's Southwest Swing - New York Times
Bush to Tout 'Ownership Society' - Washington Times
Leveraging Sept. 11, Giuliani Raises Forceful Voice for Bush - New York Times
Schwarzenegger May Hit the Bush Campaign Trail - Los Angeles Times
The Not-So-Reluctant Bush Campaigner - New York Times
Group Runs Anti-Kerry Ads on Black Radio Stations - Washington Post
Bush's Mocking Drowns Out Kerry's Explanation of Iraq Vote - New York Times
Across the Miles, An Early Debate for Bush, Kerry - Dallas Morning News
Kerry Faults Bush Over Opposition to Drugs From Canada - New York Times
Edwards Seeks to Shift Image with Physicians - Boston Globe
Democrats Don't Plan to Block Confirmation of C.I.A. Nominee - New York Times
Nader vs. the ADL - Washington Post
Nader Loses 2nd Calif. Ballot Bid - Los Angeles Times
AZ: Bush Has Support From AZ Delegates, But McCain's in Their Hearts - Congressional Quarterly
Senate
CO: Coors, Salazar Solidify Parties - Washington Times
FL: GOP Pencils in Martinez Talk - Orlando Sentinel
FL: Florida's Senators to Seek Cease-Fire - Orlando Sentinel
House
CO-3: Walcher: 'We Won' - Rocky Mountain News
LA-5: Louisiana Rep. Alexander Defends Switch, Offers Rebates - Congressional Quarterly
Issues
Parties Gambling to Get Out the Nonvote - Los Angeles Times


August 11, 2004
President
Stumping Bush Calls Kerry a Reluctant Ally on Iraq - New York Times
Kerry Has Nevada's Ear on Yucca Mountain Plan - Washington Post
Democrats Give Republicans a Fight for the Elderly - New York Times
Tax Cuts Become A Juicier Target - Washington Post
Book Torpedoes Kerry's Strategy - Washington Times
Convention Protesters Drop Deal, Pushing Anew for Park - New York Times
GOP is Accused of Aiding Nader - Boston Globe
Parties Plan to Capitalize on New York as Symbol - New York Times
On Campaign Trail, Laura Bush Is 180 Degrees From Teresa Kerry - Washington Post
Powell Will Skip the Republican Convention - AP
CA: California Helps Kerry Set Fundraising Records - Los Angeles Times
Senate
CO: Easy Victories for Coors, Salazar - Rocky Mountain News
GA: Majette Makes History - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
IL: Keyes Trailing Obama in Funds, State Recognition - Washington Times
House
CO-3: Walcher Leads Smith By a Hair in GOP Race - Denver Post
GA-6: Fulton Gives Price Edge Over Lamutt in 6th District - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
GA-8: Westmoreland Easily Beats Glenn in 8th - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Issues
An Active Retirement - Los Angeles Times
Teens Keep Eye on Election, War - Washington Times
Drug Benefit May Be Key Issue - Boston Globe
Catholic Survey Criticized as Partisan - Washington Times
GA: Voters Stay Away from Polls in Droves - Atlanta Journal-Constitution


August 10, 2004
President
Kerry Says His Vote on Iraq Would Be the Same Today - New York Times
Platform Battles Risk GOP Unity - Washington Times
First Lady Defends Limits on Stem Cell Research - New York Times
Immigration Plan Envisions 'Incentives' to Illegal Aliens - Washington Times
G.O.P. Plans Spectacle to Jazz Up Convention - New York Times
Pro-Kerry Groups Tops in Ad Spending - Los Angeles Times
Doing the Locomotion, and a Ranchera or Two, With Kerry/Edwards - New York Times
Kerry Avoids Fight to Give Services to Arizona Illegals - Washington Times
Kerry Pledges to Boost Parks Budget - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Criticized on Forest Policy - Rocky Mountain News
VA: Friendly Va. Fete for Bush - Washington Post
Senate
AK: Sen. Murkowski's Big Problem: Dad, the Governor - Washington Post
IL: In Illinois, Keyes Begins Senate Effort - Washington Post
CO: Plenty of Primary Prospects - Rocky Mountain News
FL: GOP Senate Hopefuls Ready for Prime Time - Orlando Sentinel
Issues
Convention Benefit 'Negligible,' Study Says - Boston Globe


August 9, 2004
President
9/11 Panel Roiling Campaign Platforms - Washington Post
Allies Not in Formation on Kerry's Troops Plan - Los Angeles Times
Churches See an Election Role and Spread the Word on Bush - New York Times
Shed Wealth, Minister Tells Bush Family, Congregants - Boston Globe
Permit Denial for Big Park Rally Adds to Push for Protests There - New York Times
In New Mexico, Kerry Stumps for Votes - Washington Post
After Speeding by Kansans, Edwardses Return to Rally - New York Times
Seeking Inroads on Back Roads - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Digs Deep on GOP Turf - Dallas Morning News
Bush-Backers-Only Policy Riles Voters at RNC Rallies - Boston Globe
Anti-Kerry Vets Say 'Lies' Drove Them to Act - USA Today
Senate
CO: Colorado Hopefuls All Tied Up - Washington Times
CO: Senate Candidates, Backers Fan Out for Pre-Primary Pitches - Denver Post
FL: 4 GOP Hopefuls to Face Off on TV in Senate Debate - Orlando Sentinel
GA: Charges Hurled in Final Debate - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
GA: Senate Runoff Rivals Wrestle - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
IL: Keyes Guarantees Fight, If Not Victory - Chicago Tribune
Issues
S.F. Takes the Lead in New Voting Method - Los Angeles Times
Schism Widens in Battle Over Pulpit Politics - Washington Times
FL: 2004 Election a Crossroads for FL's Faltering Democrats - Orlando Sentinel
WA: Questions and Answers on Revised Primary - Seattle Times
WI: Jobs Grow, Optimism Shrinks in Wisconsin - Los Angeles Times


August 8, 2004
President
Kerry Steers Message With Eye to the Nation's Center - New York Times
Kerry Decries Stem Cell Limits, Promises Funding - Los Angeles Times
Beware the Celebrity on the Campaign Trail - New York Times
Kerry Defends Position on Iraq - Washington Post
U.S. Says Man Had Ties to Plot to Disrupt Vote - New York Times
Polls Say Kerry. Futures Say Bush. - New York Times
FL: President Will Visit Panhandle - Orlando Sentinel
NH: Where Four Electoral Votes Could Loom Large Again - New York Times

House
GA-6: Geography Could Be Pivotal in 6th - Atlanta Journal-Constitution


August 7, 2004
President
Low Numbers, New Problem - New York Times
Economy, Politics Collide for Bush Team - Washington Post
New Ad Attacks Bush on Jobs - Washington Times
A Push for Freedom From Oil - Washington Post
Kerry's Goal of Independence From Middle East Oil Divides Advisers - New York Times
Kerry Backs Missouri Ban on Gay Marriage - Los Angeles Times
Bush: Raise Limit for Mexico - Washington Times
Bush Backs Ending Admission Preferences for Children of Alumni - New York Times
Bush Challenges Rival on Iraq War - Boston Globe
City to Appeal Ban on Blanket Police Searches - New York Times
Foreign Observers to Audit Election - Washington Times
Veteran Sends Mixed Signals - Washington Times
Globe Stands By Veteran Story - Boston Globe
Please Don't Call Him 'Senator' - New York Times
FL: We'll Punish Bushes at the Polls, Immigrants Promise - Miami Herald
MO: Democrats' Rally Turns Into a Shouting Match - Los Angeles Times
Senate
IL: Debt, Tax Questions Surface for Keyes - Chicago Tribune
GA: Majette, Oxford Trade Jabs in Debate - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
GA: Money Runs Second in Race for Senate - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
LA: CQ Hot Race: Louisiana Senate - Congressional Quarterly
House
CO, GA to Clarify Matchups for Key Congressional Races - Congressional Quarterly
LA-5: Louisiana's Alexander Files in G.O.P. Column - Congressional Quarterly
GA-6: War, Honor are Talk of 6th District - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
GA-8: Glenn Put on the Defensive - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Issues
CO: Bogus Voter Sign-Ups Blamed on Greed - Denver Post


August 6, 2004
President

Bush Talks Job Issues in Swing States - Washington Post
Bush Urges Immediate End to 'Soft Money' Ads - Washington Times
Powell Denies Rift Over Iraq Invasion - Washington Post
Kerry, Touring Missouri, Pitches 'Energy Independence' Plan - New York Times
Kerry Pans President for Staying With Tots on 9/11 - Washington Times
Veteran Retracts Criticism of Kerry - Boston Globe
Democrat's Speech Draws Hearty Cheers from Journalists - USA Today
Jackson: Hard-Won Civil Rights Victories in Danger - Houston Chronicle
Humor Websites Prove Valuable in Partisan Warfare - Boston Globe
FEC Dismisses Complaint Against 'Fahrenheit' Ads - Los Angeles Times
Cuban Exiles Strike Back at Moore's Writings - Miami Herald
Nader Expects 40-Plus Ballots - Washington Times
CO: Kerry Stumps for Rural Colorado Vote - Rocky Mountain News
Senate
SC: Senate Hopefuls Split Over Job Outsourcing - Washington Times
WA: Sen. Patty Murray Hopes 3 Times a Charm - Seattle Times
Issues
A Rule to Avert Balloting Woes Adds to Them - New York Times
AK: Alaskan Delegate to New York: Don't Fence Us In - New York Times
FL: Flawed Florida Touch Screens Draw Scrutiny - Los Angeles Times


August 5, 2004
President
Ads for (and at No Cost to) Kerry Keep Flowing - New York Times
Singing for the Blues - Washington Post
9/11 Panel Chairman Urges 'Vote' on Report - New York Times
With War Losing Support, Rumsfeld Stages a Retreat - Los Angeles Times
A Low Profile For the Big Issue - Washington Post
Vietnam Veterans Buy Ads to Attack Kerry - New York Times
McCain Condemns Anti-Kerry Ad - AP
Group Plans Illegal Protests on 2nd Day of Convention - New York Times
Kerry Vows Face Time for Media - Dallas Morning News
Warner Predicts Business For Kerry - Washington Post
Same-Sex Marriage Gains as Nov. Issue - Philadelphia Inquirer
AR: Running Mates Tour Arkansas - Washington Post
IA: In Midwest City, Bush and Kerry Cross Paths, and Swords - New York Times
NH: Bush in Tussle for N.H. Votes - USA Today
MO: Missouri Vote Sparks Action by Gay Activists - Washington Times
Senate
IL: GOP Wants Keyes - Chicago Tribune
GA: Candidate Oxford Renews TV Ad Blitz - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
House
GA-8: Unspoken Issue in Black and White - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Issues
GA: Bishops Harden Abortion Stance - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FL: List of Florida Delegates is Private, GOP Says - Miami Herald


August 4, 2004
President
Issue of Politics and Terror Complicates Strategy for Kerry and His Party - New York Times
Democrats Vow to Cut Deficit by 50% in Four Years - Washington Post
In Dallas Stop, Bush Ardently Defends Faith-Based Initiatives - Dallas Morning News
New Ad From Bush Campaign Joins Bevy of Spots for Kerry - Washington Post
Cheney Blames Democrats for Nation's Pain at the Gas Pump - Los Angeles Times
President Foresees No Bounce in Polls - Washington Times
Democrats Roll Out 'Truth Squad' to Contest Bush Campaign - Boston Globe
VP Candidate Edwards Woos Cubans in Miami - Miami Herald
Democratic Adviser Backed Atheist in Suit - Washington Times
War and Peace, and Politics - New York Times
Bush On Defensive Over Timing of Terrorism Warnings - Boston Globe
WV: A 19th-Century G.O.P. Bastion Holds Firm - New York Times
Senate
CO: Establishment's pick? Salazar Denies Claim by Opponent - Rocky Mountain News
FL: 3 Democrats Play Nice in Senate Race Debate - Orlando Sentinel
GA: Oxford Defends Record on Jobs - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Governor
MO: McCaskill Ousts Holden in Gov's Race - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
House
Races for Congress are More Like Strolls - Seattle Times
KS-3: Recount Possible in Kansas 3rd District GOP Cliffhanger - Congressional Quarterly
MI-7: Schwarz Beats Crowded GOP Field - Detroit Free Press
Issues
Polling Opposites: It's Rush vs. Moore - Dallas Morning News
MO: Missourians Back Ban on Same-Sex Marriage - New York Times
CA: Schwarzenegger Piling Up Money at Record Pace - Los Angeles Times


August 3, 2004
President
Kerry Says Bush Has Not Acted Quickly Enough on Terrorism Defenses - New York Times
Polls Show Tight Race With a Few Gains for Kerry - New York Times
NY Labor Chiefs Plan Rally Against Bush Near Garden - New York Times
Security Briefings for the Other Guy - New York Times
Kerry Acting Out of Necessity In Tackling the Terrorism Issue - Washington Post
So Why Did Bush, Not Kerry, Get the Bounce? - USA Today
Bush Supports 9/11 Panel but Not on Details - Los Angeles Times
Miller Angers Kerry With Swipe at Panel - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hard-Learned Lessons Drive Rival Campaigns - Boston Globe
Bush to Stop in Dallas Today - Dallas Morning News
Senate
CO: Coors' Bus Tour is Part Rally, Part Crash Course - Rocky Mountain News
CO: Senate Hopefuls Blitz Voters - Rocky Mountain News
FL: Senate Race's Trailers Go On the Offensive - Orlando Sentinel
Governor
MO: Spoken Like a True Missourian, er, Missourahn - Los Angeles Times
House
GA-8: Jack Kemp Endorses Glenn in 8th District - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
GA-8: Race and Republicanism: 8th District Race Becomes Litmus Test - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Issues
CO: Owens Vows to Fight Electorate Petition - Rocky Mountain News


August 2, 2004
President
Convictions Intact, Nader Soldiers On - New York Times
Big Bash Gives No Bounce to Kerry - Washington Times
Campaign Dogged by Terror Fight - New York Times
On a Roll, Into Swing States - Los Angeles Times
Kerry, Bush Aides Focus on the Numbers Game - Dallas Morning News
Jewish Supporters Aim at Key States - Boston Globe
The Most Overused Superlative Ever - Los Angeles Times
Senate
FL: 3 U.S. Senate Candidates Hope to Shine in Debate - Orlando Sentinel
FL: Senate Rivals Using TV as Guide - Miami Herald
CO: 'Normal Guy' Schaffer Greeted Like Familiar Pal on his Old Turf - Rocky Mountain News
CO: Primaries Pique Voters' Interest - For a Change - Rocky Mountain News
CO: Coffman Subs for Schaffer at Q-and-A with Coors - Denver Post
House
CA-43: Immigration Sweeps Become an Election Issue for Rep. Baca - Los Angeles Times
GA-8: 8th District Rivals Fill Air with Barbs - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
GA-6: 6th District Foes Spar on Tax Votes - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
WA-8: Politics Lures Radio Star Out of Studio, Into Fray - Seattle Times
Issues
GA: Georgia Ranks Low in Voting - Atlanta Journal-Constitution


August 1, 2004
President
Bush Planning August Attack Against Kerry - New York Times
Rich Will Deflect Kerry Taxes, Bush Says - Washington Times
For Kerry, a Lift, but Hurdles Still Loom - Philadelphia Inquirer
Newly-Minted Candidates Defend Agenda on Sunday Talk Shows - New York Times
Kerry Would Seek International Aid for Iraq - Washington Post
Delegates Saw, Spent Little, Says Survey - Boston Globe
While United in Politics, Unions Face Internal Rifts - New York Times
Kerry Comes Out Fighting in Swing States - Washington Post
Europeans Mostly Rally to Kerry, but With Few Illusions - New York Times
OH: In Hard-Hit Ohio, Bush Says the U.S. Economy Is on the Mend - New York Times
OH: Bush Hears Fears of Steelworkers in 3-State Swing - Los Angeles Times
Senate
CA-23: Ex-Campaign Worker Accused of Embezzling - Los Angeles Times
Issues
GA: Runoffs to Test Voters' Mettle - Atlanta Journal-Constitution


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