Election 2004

September 30, 2004
President
In Debate on Foreign Policy, Wide Gulf Or Splitting Hairs? - New York Times
Bush Leads Kerry Going Into Debate - Los Angeles Times
The Next President Could Tip High Court - USA Today
Assembling Full War Records a Challenge - Washington Post
Real-time Poll Aims to Feed Survey Appetite - Boston Globe
Lehrer Known as Earnest Voice Dedicated to Neutrality - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Gains on Bush in Ohio, Pa., But Further Behind in Fla. - USA Today
Tv Says It Won't Stick to Debate Restrictions - Boston Globe
Kerry Says Flip-flop Image 'Doesn't Reflect the Truth' - New York Times
U.S. Effort Aims to Improve Opinions About Iraq Conflict - Washington Post
Edwards Notes Cheney Warned of Getting 'Bogged Down' in Iraq - New York Times
Fight Over Fishing Tested Kerry's "Green" Credentials - Seattle Times
Provision of Patriot Act Is Ruled Unconstitutional - Los Angeles Times
There's Still Room for Humor as Debate Nears - Houston Chronicle
FL: Shut-out Nader Speaks Out - Miami Herald
MO: Missouri May Be a Battleground All But Conquered - New York Times
NJ: Polls Put N.J. Back in Play for Gop - Washington Times
NM: Iraq War Weighs Heavy on New Mexico's Voters - Los Angeles Times
PA: Gop Presses Its Ground Game in Pa. - Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate
CO: Coors, Salazar Tussle on Homeland Security - Rocky Mountain News
GA: Isakson to Launch Tv Ads Today - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
House
CO-3: Salazar, Walcher Spar in 3rd District Debate - Rocky Mountain News
TX-32: Frost's Fine Print Sparks Complaint - Dallas Morning News
Issues
Votes Raise Red Flag on Potential for Fraud - Atlanta Journal-Constitution


September 29, 2004
President
Sharp Rhetoric, Similar Goals - Washington Post
Polite Prelude to the Debates - Los Angeles Times
A Fast Finisher's Reputation Now Faces the Ultimate Test - New York Times
Swing-state Cities Tire of Paying for Campaign Visits - USA Today
The Politics of Fear - Washington Post
You Can Rule Out Spontaneity in the Debates - Los Angeles Times
Two Views on War, Both Seen Lacking - Boston Globe
Democrats Happy With Kerry's New Anti-war View - Washington Times
Kerry Is Widely Favored Abroad - Washington Post
Campaigns Give It That Old College Try - Philadelphia Inquirer
Debate Is Really About Undecided Voters - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Best Action Could Be Just Outside Debate Hall - Miami Herald
Financier Steps Up Assault on Bush - Houston Chronicle
A Request to Partisans: Don't Shoot the Pollster - New York Times
NJ: Worries Bring Edwards to N.j. - Philadelphia Inquirer
PA: Old Hand Guiding Kerry's Pa. Effort - Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate
CO: Salazar Ads Say Coors 'Out of Touch' - Rocky Mountain News
CO: Salazar Takes It to the Limit - Rocky Mountain News
FL: Giuliani Touts Martinez in Senate Ad - Orlando Sentinel
Issues
Hurdles Remain for American Voters Who Live Overseas - New York Times
FL: Gov. Bush Blasts Carter for Voting Fears - Orlando Sentinel
FL: Campaigns Are Wooing Florida's Hispanics - Miami Herald


September 28, 2004
President
Poll Shows Bush With Solid Lead - Washington Post
Poll: Bush's Lead Over Kerry Narrows - USA Today
Bin Laden's Image Crops Up in Ads - Los Angeles Times
Bush, Kerry, And the Jewish Vote - Boston Globe
Supporters Get Incentive Plans at Bush Rallies - New York Times
Bush Attacks Kerry's Flip-flops - Washington Times
Kerry Says He Would Seek Nations' Input on Iraq - Boston Globe
Anti-bush Voters Seek Reasons to Back Kerry - Washington Post
Democrat Event May See a $3m Surplus - Boston Globe
Republicans Decry Kerry's 'Legal Game' - Washington Times
Along the Ohio, Voters Shrug - Dallas Morning News
Panel Won't Sign Agreement But Will Enforce Stipulations - New York Times
Key Is If Voters See Link Between Iraq War, Terror - Houston Chronicle
CA: Governor Returns Primary to June - Los Angeles Times
FL: Parties Chase Ultimate Swing Vote - Orlando Sentinel
GA: New Voters Rush to Sign Up - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
NH: Once Bedrock Gop, Granite State Is in Play - Washington Post
PA: In Abington, A Pa. Bellwether - Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate
CO: Coors Gets Flak Over Job Cuts - Rocky Mountain News
SC: How Should We Be Taxed? - The State (Columbia)
Governor
WA: Family's Struggles Early in Life Forged Rossi's Political Identity - Seattle Times
House
CO-4: Ads May Be Over the Top - Rocky Mountain News
CO-7: Beauprez Defends Fuel Vote - Denver Post
CO-7: Dems Trim Ad Buys for Thomas - Rocky Mountain News
PA-8: Eighth District Congress Candidates Meet in Debate - Philadelphia Inquirer
Issues
Bush Officials Reinforce Terrorism Concerns - Los Angeles Times
Conservative Student Groups the 'Silent Majority' - Miami Herald
FL: Full Text of Carter's Letter: Florida Can't Vote With Confidence - Miami Herald
FL: Court Revives Voting Machine Lawsuit - Miami Herald
IA: Confusion, Bad Ballots Hinder First Voting Days - Des Moines Register

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September 25, 2004
President
Kerry Blasts Iraq 'diversion' - Washington Post
Latino Vote Still Lags Its Potential - Los Angeles Times
Bush Slams Kerry Over 'brave' Iraqi - Washington Times
For Many Who Were Born There, Vietnam Fatigue - New York Times
Campaigns Buying More Ads But Targeting Fewer States - Washington Post
Fort Worth Paper Trips Up on Memos - Washington Times
From a Who Did It to a Who'll Get It at Cbs - Los Angeles Times
Words, Actions at Odds on Children's Health Care - Washington Post
CO: Poll: Coloradans Sweat Economy, Jobs Most - Rocky Mountain News
CO: A Battleground Issue - Rocky Mountain News
FL: Democrats Worry About Black Voters in Orlando - Orlando Sentinel
FL: In Florida, The Campaigning Just Has to Wait - New York Times
Issues
TX: Indictments May Turn Up Heat on Delay - Dallas Morning News

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September 24, 2004
President
In Prime Minister, Presidential Race Gets a Touchstone - Boston Globe
Echoes of a 1972 Loss Haunt a 2004 Campaign - New York Times
Tying Kerry to Terror Tests Rhetorical Limits - Washington Post
GOP Efforts to Attract Minorities Fall Short - Washington Times
Republicans Admit Mailing Literature Saying Liberals Will Ban the Bible - New York Times
Bush Rises in Polls After State's Storms - Orlando Sentinel
Select Few Will Score Tickets to UM Debate - Miami Herald
Weighing Kerry's Critique of Bush on Medicare - New York Times
Lawmakers Can't Resist Voting to Extend Bush's Tax Cuts - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Continues Attack on Bush's Policies in Iraq - Washington Post
Kerry to Outline Terror Strategy - Boston Globe
The Ad Campaigns: From Both Camps, Guilt by Association - New York Times
FL: Bush Keeps Slight Lead in Florida - USA Today
ME: Bush Sees a Chance to Win Piece of Maine - Los Angeles Times
NJ: Garden State Looking More Like Campaign Battleground - USA Today
Senate
CO: Salazar, Coors Spar Over Taxes, Spending - Denver Post
CO: Senate Rivals Reach Out - Rocky Mountain News
FL: Martinez Agrees to Debate Castor with Russert - Orlando Sentinel
FL: Senate Race Draws Heavy-Duty Stars - Orlando Sentinel
Issues
Tallying the Woes of Electronic Balloting - Los Angeles Times
E-Voting Attracts Global Monitors - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ballots Ask Voters to Decide on More Than Candidates - USA Today

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September 23, 2004
President
Despite Bush Flip-Flops, Kerry Gets Label - Washington Post
Deal in Congress to Keep Tax Cuts, Widening Deficit - New York Times
Bush Ad Plays on Kerry Windsurfing - Boston Globe
Bush, Kerry Plan Debate Workouts - Washington Post
Journalists Alarmed by Debate "Memorandum of Understanding" - USA Today
Kerry's Standing Among Women is Shaky - Philadelphia Inquirer
Kerry Warns Women on Social Security Policy - Los Angeles Times
Politicians Go Courting on Indian Reservations - New York Times
Poll: Bush Holds Narrow Lead - NBC
Bushes Trumpet Student Progress - USA Today
Both Sides' Commercials Create Brew of Negativity, at a Boil - New York Times
Bush and Kerry Mix It Up Over Iraq War - Los Angeles Times
2 Named to Head CBS Memo Inquiry - Washington Post
CBS Appoints 2 to Probe its Guard Story - Boston Globe
Bush Win Likely to Bring About Domestic Reform - Washington Times
IL: Nader Rejected Again in Bid to Get On Ballot - Chicago Tribune
Senate
Control of Senate Tested in 12 States - Congressional Quarterly
Governor
WA: Republican Candidates Hit on Abortion Stance - Seattle Times
WA: Parties Set Vote Traps to Ensnare Other Side - Seattle Times
WA: Gubernatorial Candidates Enter Debate Season - Seattle Times
House
GA-3: TV War Heats Up in 3rd District Race - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
TX-22: House G.O.P. Offers Support to DeLay - New York Times
Issues
Bill Would Curb '527' Spending - Washington Post
Critics of Computer Voting Sound Alarm on Tampering - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Vote Policies Impeding Students, Groups Say - Washington Post
CA: U.S. May Audit Shelley's Use of Election Funds - Los Angeles Times


September 22, 2004
President
Bush at U.N.: No Retreat in Iraq - USA Today
Bush Stands His Ground, Sets Himself Apart - Washington Post
At UN, Bush Still Finds His Iraq Plan Hard to Sell - Boston Globe
Bush's U.N. Speech Offers Platitudes Instead of Solutions - Slate
Kerry Keys In on Bush's Iraq Record - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Camp Rejects CBS Link - Washington Times
CBS: Producer Violated Policy by Putting Source in Touch With Aide - New York Times
Iraq War Leads Jewish Voters To Kerry, Poll Finds - Washington Post
Kerry in a Struggle for a Democratic Base: Women - New York Times
On TV, Kerry Buffs His 'Likability' - Philadelphia Inquirer
Parties' Clarion Call: Vote Early, Vote Early - Chicago Tribune
Election is turning into a duel of the Manly Men - USA Today
2 Iraq Views, 2 Campaigns - New York Times
Ad Says Kerry 'Secretly' Met With Enemy; But He Told Congress of It - Washington Post
At a Michigan Grill, an Arab American Voice Quizzes Cheney - Los Angeles Times
The Politics of Social Security - Washington Post
VP Candidates Present a Contrast in Style, Substance - USA Today
CO: Environment Key in Senate Contest - Rocky Mountain News
FL: Candidates Strive to Refocus Voters - Orlando Sentinel
NJ: Bush Pulls Even With Kerry in Poll - Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate
FL: TV Ad Fires Up Race for Senate - Orlando Sentinel
GA: Majette, Isakson Hit Road for Votes - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Issues
Fundraisers Tied to DeLay Are Indicted - Los Angeles Times
CO: Hot Races Attract Voters to Nov. 2 - Rocky Mountain News


September 21, 2004
President
Kerry Sharpens Attack on Bush and Iraq War - Washington Post
CBS Apologizes for Its Story on Bush Memos - Los Angeles Times
CBS Quiet About Fallout, but Precedent Is Ominous - New York Times
President's Trip to Address U.N. Relies Heavily on Visuals - Washington Post
Camps Finalize Debate Agreement - Boston Globe
In Presidential Debates, a Duel of Wits and Styles - New York Times
Kerry's Ideas on Iraq Praised, Questioned - Washington Post
New Laws Don't Curb Candidates' War Chests - Orlando Sentinel
Bush Gains in Crucial Blue States - Philadelphia Inquirer
Bush's Cuban American Support May Be Slipping - Los Angeles Times
CO: Latinos on a Drive for Dems - Denver Post
MD: Md. Court Lets Nader Appear on Nov. Ballot - Washington Post
PA: Pa. Supreme Court Puts Nader Back on Ballot - Philadelphia Inquirer
House
CO-7: Thomas Forgoes Televised Debate - Rocky Mountain News
GA-12: Where War, Religion Divide, Democrats Aim to Reclaim Seat - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Issues
U.S. Judge Orders Election Agency to Tighten Rules - New York Times


September 20, 2004
President
Bush, Kerry Tentatively Settle on 3 Debates - Washington Post
Edwards Says a Kerry Administration Would 'Crush' Al Qaeda - New York Times
Edwards Is No Cheney -- And That's the Plan - Washington Post
Health Costs Soar as Sharply as Candidates' Plans Diverge - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Camp Plans for Hard Road Ahead - Boston Globe
A Kerry For a Nader? Vote-Trading Gears Up - Philadelphia Inquirer
Kerry Wears Faith Prominently, If Not on his Sleeve - USA Today
Voter Probes Raise Partisan Suspicions - Washington Post
Democrats Say GOP Playing to Terror Fears - Chicago Tribune
A Closer Look at Kerry's Record on Taxes - New York Times
Slogan Points Kerry in 'New Direction' - Los Angeles Times
Sugar Beet Area Not Sweet on Pact - Washington Post
FL: Analysts: Kerry Needs State's Black Vote - Orlando Sentinel
Senate
WA: Competing Ads Turn Up Heat in Senate Race - Seattle Times
WA: Insiders Battle in Senate Race - Seattle Times
Issues
CA: Gerrymandering Takes Drama Out of California's Election Season - Los Angeles Times


September 19, 2004
President
Divergent Views of Iraq Defining Election - Washington Post
President Leads in Six Close States, Poll Shows - Philadelphia Inquirer
Kerry's Once Sizable Lead With Female Voters Slips - Los Angeles Times
Following New Rules, Parties Steer Money to the States - New York Times
Kerry Says US Has Lost its 'Moral Authority' - Boston Globe
Winning Hispanic Votes is Tricky for Bush, Kerry - Orlando Sentinel
Bush's Cut-and-Spend Plan Is Math-Challenged - Los Angeles Times
Cheney Is Voice of Fear on National Security - Washington Post
With Bush Rising, Debates are Kerry's Make-or-Break Time - Philadelphia Inquirer
For Bush, Hands Off CBS 'Docu'-Drama - Washington Times
Edwards Stings His Rivals, Smiling All the While - Los Angeles Times
IA: US Political Divide Mirrored in Iowa - Boston Globe
MN: Minnesota Returns to a Star Role on National Stage - New York Times
MO: For Many in MO, Picking a President Is a Matter of Values - New York Times
Senate
CO: Tax Cuts Move Into Spotlight in Colorado's Senate Contest - Denver Post
CO: Coors, Salazar Debate Drinking Age, Abortion Issues - Denver Post
FL: Senate Hopefuls Promote Visions - Orlando Sentinel
OK: A Senate Race in Oklahoma Lifts the Right - New York Times
House
Democrats Reassess Prospects to Win House - Washington Post
Issues
Ready or Not (and Maybe Not), Electronic Voting Goes National - New York Times
CA: State GOP Likes Its Chances - Los Angeles Times

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September 18, 2004
President
Bush Opens Lead Despite Unease Voiced in Survey - New York Times
In the Rush for a Scoop, CBS Found Trouble Fast - Los Angeles Times
Bush Clear Leader in Poll - USA Today
Kerry Goes on the Attack - Washington Post
Campaigns Trade Shots on TV - Los Angeles Times
Dole Asks Kerry to Pull 'Surrender' Ad - Washington Times
Texan Involved in CBS Report Tried to Help Kerry Campaign - New York Times
Bush Makes Pitch to 'Security Moms' - Washington Post
Meager Job Growth in States Closely Divided on Candidates - New York Times
CO: Nader Will Be on Colo. Ballot - Rocky Mountain News
CO: Colorado Initiative Could Be Key to Presidential Race - Washington Post
FL: Nader Stays On State Ballot - Miami Herald
FL: Kerry Will Blitz State, Making Up for Lost Time - Orlando Sentinel
Senate
CO: Voters Favor Salazar - Rocky Mountain News
FL: Martinez Sets Debate Rules - Orlando Sentinel
WA: Competing Ads Turn Up Heat in Senate Race - Seattle Times
Governor
WA: Gregoire Starts Attacks Early; Rossi Stays on Old Message - Seattle Times
House
CO-7: 7th District Debate a Civil Affair - Rocky Mountain News

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September 17, 2004
President
Bush Clear Leader in Poll - USA Today
New Blood at Heart of Kerry Campaign - Washington Post
Bush and Kerry See Openings in Military Vote - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Says President Concealed Truth on Iraq - Boston Globe
Bush Says Kerry Is Pushing Nationalized Health Care - New York Times
President Ventures to Democratic Territory - Washington Post
McCain Urges Florida Court to Allow Nader on State Ballot - New York Times
Nader Ballot Battle on Hold - Orlando Sentinel
Democrats Enjoy Image Boost Among Hispanics - Miami Herald
2 Polls Say Race Is Tied Again - Los Angeles Times
President Prodded on Debate at UM - Miami Herald
Suspected CBS Source Is Well-Regarded Texan - Washington Post
Unease Shadows Bush's Optimism - Los Angeles Times
PA: Bush Pulls Ahead of Kerry in Poll of Penna. Voters - Philadelphia Inquirer
PA: An Election Bellwether? Look to Elk County, Pa. - Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate
CO: Casino Backers Gave Cash to Salazar - Denver Post
CO: Coors, Salazar Clash on Economy, Security - Denver Post
Issues
WA: I-872 Would Replace New Partisan Primary - Seattle Times

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September 16, 2004
President
CBS Backs Away From Authenticity of Documents - Los Angeles Times
CBS Guard Documents Traced to Tex. Kinko's - Washington Post
Senators Slam Administration on Iraq - USA Today
Openly Religious, to a Point - Washington Post
Democrats Seek Louder Voice From Edwards - New York Times
Coelho Blames Kerry Woes on Internal Campaign Strife - Washington Times
Familiar Democratic Faces, but New Duties in Kerry Camp - New York Times
Bush Team's Push for FEC Injunction Denied - Washington Post
Fact or Fiction? Kelley's Tell-All on Bush Family Draws Attention - Boston Globe
Bush and Kerry Are Told to Hush and Commit - Washington Post
AZ: Long a Republican Bulwark, a Growing Arizona Is in Play - Los Angeles Times
Senate
CO: Senate Battle Moves to Taxes - Rocky Mountain News
CO: Adwatch: Salazar on Health Insurance - Denver Post
GA: Majette Poll Puts Democrat 5 Points Back - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
OK: Okla. Senate Candidate Is Accused of Fraud - Washington Post
House
TX-32: Texas Race Pits Two Incumbents - Washington Times
Issues

WA: WA Wrap-Up: The Sprint to Nov. 2 Election Begins - Seattle Times

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September 15, 2004
President
Kerry Asserts Bush Has Misled Voters - Washington Post
Vote Drives Gain Avid Attention of Youth in '04 - New York Times
Former Guard Aide: Bush Memos Fake, But Content Accurate - Dallas Morning News
Document Experts Say CBS Ignored Memo 'Red Flags' - Washington Post
In Guard Speech, Bush Says He Is Proud of His Service - New York Times
Price Tag Called High for Bush's Proposals - Boston Globe
Bush Casts Big Net; Kerry Picks Spots - Los Angeles Times
Nader's Battle for Ballot Lands in 3 Courts - Orlando Sentinel
Asian Voters Tilt to Kerry - Los Angeles Times
CO: Effort to Keep Nader Off Ballot Late, Candidate's Lawyers Say - Rocky Mountain News
Senate
OK: Old Medical Malpractice Suit Roils Oklahoma Senate Race - New York Times
WA: U.S. Senate Foes Nethercutt, Murray Turn to Debate Plans - Seattle Times
WI: Ex-Army Officer to Face Feingold in Senate Race - Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Governor
WA: It's Gregoire Vs. Rossi in Governor's Race - Seattle Times
House
GOP Counting on House Majority - Washington Times
Upcoming Votes Have Eye On Nov. 2 - USA Today
CO-3: Rep. Salazar Denies He's Forsaking Sen. Kerry - Rocky Mountain News
CO-3: Another 7th District Dogfight - Denver Post
WA-8: Ross, Reichert Beat Lesser-Knowns in House Race - Seattle Times
Issues
CBS Mess Shows Bloggers are Big Bang of Information Age - Chicago Tribune
WA: Nonpartisan Voters Baffle Ballot Machines - Seattle Times

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September 14, 2004
President
$3 Trillion Price Tag Left Out As Bush Details His Agenda - Washington Post
Bush Describes Kerry's Health Care Proposal as a 'Government Takeover' - New York Times
Medical Costs Eat at Social Security - USA Today
Ad Watch: President Bush on Healthcare - Los Angeles Times
Expert Cited by CBS Says He Didn't Authenticate Papers - Washington Post
Critical Book on Bushes Sparks Firestorm - USA Today
Colleges Stumble in Aiding Voter Registration - Los Angeles Times
Dementia and the Voter - Washington Post
Bush Record: New Priorities in Environment - New York Times
Bush Broke Vow to Police on Weapons Ban, Kerry Says - Boston Globe
Report Cited Drawbacks to Tax Reform - Washington Post
Film Walks Line Between Kerry Ad and War Documentary - New York Times
CO: Dems Sue to Block Nader - Rocky Mountain News
FL: Nader Back On State Ballot - Miami Herald
WA: New Style of Ballot Awaits State Voters - Seattle Times
Senate
SC: Senate Candidates to Debate Six Times - The State (Columbia)
Issues
Study: Early Voting has Lowered Turnout - USA Today
CO: Colo. Eyes Electoral Vote Split - Philadelphia Inquirer

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September 13, 2004
President
A Trial Lawyer on Ticket Has Corporate U.S. Seeing Red - Los Angeles Times
Edwards Visits Mill Town In N.C. Hit by Flooding - Washington Post
Movie Highlights Kerry's 2 Vietnam Roles - Boston Globe
Kerry Says Bush Has Ignored North Korean Threat - New York Times
Amid Criticism, CBS Stands By its Reports - USA Today
Bush Stresses Commander-in-Chief Role - Washington Post
Before Friendly Audiences on the Trail, a Looser, Livelier Bush Appears - New York Times
Powell Targets Terror Comment - Boston Globe
Old News, Long Overdo - Washington Post
How Will Voters Handle the 'Truth' About Kerry and Bush? - Los Angeles Times
NJ: Poll Shows Kerry in Free Fall - New Jersey Star-Ledger
Senate
GA: Isakson Stokes Voters' Interest - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Issues
Absentee Votes Worry Officials as Nov. 2 Nears - New York Times

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September 12, 2004
President
Medicare Costs Are New Focus for Candidates - New York Times
Divide in Democrat's Camp - Los Angeles Times
Bush Guard Papers 'Forged' - Washington Times
Size of Battleground May Be Smaller Than Expected - Washington Post
Democrats Split on Bush Guard Story - Los Angeles Times
'Flip-Flop' Label was Longtime GOP Plan - Boston Globe
The Renewal of Fear as a Campaign Factor - Philadelphia Inquirer
African Americans Shut Out by Bush, Kerry Says - Washington Post
Republicans Pack Punch. Democrats Take It. (For Now) - New York Times
Framing the Debate: It's All GOP - Boston Globe
After Paying Their Tributes, A Return to the Campaign - Washington Post
No Disputing It: Blogs Are Major Players - Los Angeles Times
Role of a Lifetime - Boston Globe
Heinz Kerry's Campaign Balancing Act - Washington Post
'Change' Is Vital Election Theme for Bush, Kerry - Los Angeles Times
Words Matter: How Bush Speaks in Religious Code - Boston Globe
Senate
CO: Coors, Salazar Trade Attacks in First Debate of Senate Race - Denver Post
CO: Salazar Law Firm Linked to Polluters - Denver Post
Issues
WA: Angry Voters to Confront New Primary on Tuesday - Seattle Times

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September 11, 2004
President
Bush and Kerry Step Up Attacks in Swing States - New York Times
Bush Hits Kerry on Iraq and Hussein - Washington Post
Amid Skepticism, CBS Sticks to Bush Guard Story - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Faults Bush for Lapse In Ban on Assault Weapons - Washington Post
Kerry Makes Push to Get Black Vote - Boston Globe
Bush's Backers Donate Heavily to Veteran Ads - New York Times
Powell Being Seen, Heard More as Election Closes In - Los Angeles Times
CBS' Bomb Turns Blooper - Washington Times
Ad Watch: Bush Returns Fire on Medicare - Washington Post
Cheney Offers Explanation of Comment About Kerry - New York Times
9/11 Families' Voice Is Cracking as They Step Onto Political Stage - Los Angeles Times
Anti-Kerry Veterans' Group Now Political Machine with Big Budget - Knight Ridder
Campaigns Enlist Big Names to Set Debates' Details - New York Times
CO: Democratic Party to Run Ads in Mo., Colo. - AP
FL: Kerry Back in Fight for State With New Ads - Miami Herald
Governor
WA: Gubernatorial Candidates Gregoire, Sims Spar in Debate - Seattle Times


September 10, 2004
President
Bush Support Strong After Convention - Washington Post
Campaigns Enlist Big Names to Set Debates' Details - New York Times
Health Insurance Costs March Higher - Dallas Morning News
G.O.P. Riled by 2 CNN Hosts - New York Times
Some Question Authenticity of Papers on Bush - Washington Post
Election Board Restricts Ads for Anti-Kerry Film - New York Times
Like Rival, Bush Sometimes Reverses Course - Dallas Morning News
Kerry Gets Tougher on Bush - Los Angeles Times
President Derides Kerry for 'Hidden' Tax Proposal - Washington Times
Polls Suggest War Isn't Hurting Bush - Washington Post
Third Parties Seen as Threat to Bush - Washington Times
Critics Countered on Kerry Record of Inactive Service - Boston Globe
CO: 'No Surrender' in Colorado - Rocky Mountain News
FL: Politics Off Radar in Battered-Ground State - Los Angeles Times
FL: Nader Barred From Ballot for President in Florida - Orlando Sentinel
PA: Pa. Is Center Stage As Parties Spar - Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate
GA: Majette, Isakson Multi-Tasking To Nov. 2 Showdown - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
House
AZ: Arizona Incumbents' Advantage Proves True to the Test - Congressional Quarterly
NV-3: In NV Primary Gallagher Hits Jackpot, Gets Shot at Porter - Congressional Quarterly
PA-6: Sixth District Candidates Debate Tonight - Philadelphia Inquirer
WA-8: GOP Rivals in 8th Lean to the Right - Seattle Times


September 9, 2004
President
Bush Now Backs Budget Powers in New Spy Post - New York Times
Records Say Bush Balked at Order - Washington Post
Bush Gains in 2 Key States - USA Today
Kerry Assails War's Cost to Home Front - Chicago Tribune
Kerry Rips Cheney Statement - Washington Post
When an Explosive Charge Is Not Handled With Care - New York Times
Senator Takes Press's Questions Sparingly - Washington Times
NRA Ads Focus on Kerry Gun Rights Record - AP
Foreigners Favor Kerry Over Bush in 35-Nation Polling - Philadelphia Inquirer
Kerry Limiting Ad Campaign to High-Stakes States - Rocky Mountain News
PA: For Bush and Kerry, Much at Stake in Philly's Suburbs - Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate
CO: Salazar, Coors Will Face Off in Debate - Rocky Mountain News
House
CO-3: 3rd District Foes Wage Bitter Water Fight - Rocky Mountain News
Issues
Poll Shows Sharp Partisan Split on U.N. - Seattle Times

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September 8, 2004
President
Cheney Warns of Terror Risk if Kerry Wins - New York Times
Deep Shade of Red Seen in Deficit - Los Angeles Times
It's Time to Get Tough - Boston Globe
Convention's Financial Impact Is Disputed - New York Times
Bush Invokes Truman in Promoting Global Strategy - Los Angeles Times
Carter: Miller Betrays Party - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Advocacy Groups And Campaigns: An Uneasy Shuttle - New York Times
Bush Likely To Bow Out Of 1 Debate - Washington Post
Fla. Senator Blasts Bush Over Iraq War, Intelligence Failures - Philadelphia Inquirer
Gay Activists in the G.O.P. Withhold Endorsement - New York Times
Ad Campaign to Question Bush's Time in Guard - Los Angeles Times
Va. Bars Nader From Presidential Ballot - Washington Post
CA: State's Geography Hews Party Line - Los Angeles Times
Senate
CO: Coors Ad Targets GOP Senator - Denver Post
CO: Adwatch: Salazar On Crime, Terrorism - Denver Post
IL: Jesus Wouldn't Vote for Obama, Keyes Says - Chicago Tribune
Governor
WA: Ads Blame Gregoire for Change in Ballot - Seattle Times
WA: Sims and Rossi Square Off; Gregoire Skips Debate - Seattle Times
Issues
NV: Nev. Voters Get Paper Record - USA Today


September 7, 2004
President

Bush Has 7-Point Poll Lead on Kerry - USA Today
Bush Keeps Focus on Security - Washington Post
Cheney's Praise of Bush Takes a Dig at Clinton (and Reagan) - New York Times
Kerry Makes Push for Contrast With President - USA Today
Kerry Campaign Denies 'Shake-Up' - Washington Times
Kerry Confronts Pennsylvania's Quiet Struggles, Loud Jeers - Los Angeles Times
Ad Watch: Kerry Chides Bush on Medicare - Washington Post
Two Political Ads Share More Than Fame and Controversy - Washington Post
Group Opposed to Private Cash in Campaigns Seeking $4.5M - USA Today
Big Clinton Role in Kerry Campaign Is Seen as Unlikely - New York Times
GOP Wins Convention Ratings - Boston Globe
Republicans Unruffled by Silence on 'Marriage' - Washington Times
Military Vote Could Play a Major Role - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Likability May Be Kerry's Greatest Hurdle - Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate
MA: Meehan Enriches War Chest, Eyeing Possible Senate Run - Boston Globe


September 6, 2004
President
A Trailing Kerry Has Been There, Won That - Los Angeles Times
Kerry Enlisting Clinton Aides in Effort to Refocus Campaign - New York Times
Electoral Deadlock Possible, and Parties Getting Lawyers Ready - USA Today
Bush Reiterates Call for a Simpler Tax System - Washington Post
Steady on the Right, Bush Pitches to the Center - New York Times
Clinton Urges Kerry To Sharpen His Attack - Washington Post
With Ball in Bush's Court, Can He Keep the Bounce Going? - Los Angeles Times
Vietnam Duality Challenges Kerry - Boston Globe
Database Reveals Curiosity of Press - Washington Times
One Person, One Vote? Not Always - Kansas City Star
Worries About NLRB Fuel Union Campaign - Boston Globe
Bush's National Guard File Lacks Required Reports - AP
OH: In an Old Coal Town, the Old Party Labels Are Faded - New York Times
WA: Race is On For Latino Vote - Seattle Times
Senate
IL: Keyes, State GOP Gearing Up Blame Campaign - Chicago Tribune
House
KY: Democrats and the GOP Watching Ky. Congressional Races - Knight Ridder

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September 5, 2004
President
Democrats Urge Kerry to Turn Up Intensity of Campaign - New York Times
Invoking 9/11 May Temper Views on Iraq War - Washington Post
A Presidential Campaign Tinged With Rust - New York Times
All the President's Men - Boston Globe
Job Figures Help President Promote Economic Record - New York Times
Jobs, Medicare Dominate Kerry's Message - Washington Post
What-Ifs That Could Turn the Race - Philadelphia Inquirer
Candidates Get Down To Specifics - Washington Post
OR: Oregon Divided, Not Yet Decided - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Senate
Battle For Control of Senate To Be Fought on GOP Turf - Denver Post
CA: Bill Jones' Campaign Quandary - Los Angeles Times
CO: Salazar, Miles Join Forces - Denver Post
Governor
WA: Hot-Button Issues Divide Democrats for Governor - Seattle Times
Issues
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Problems Abound in Election System - Washington Post

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September 4, 2004
President
Poll Puts Bush Ahead By 11% - Washington Post
Kerry Urges Voters to Look Past Bush's 'Last-Minute Promises' - New York Times
Convention Helps Bush Gain Undecided Voters - Los Angeles Times
Conventions Over, Fall Face-Off Is On - Washington Post
G.O.P. Begins New Push as Rules on Money Change - New York Times
August Jobless Rate Dips - Boston Globe
For Giuliani and Pataki, Starring Roles Could Collide - New York Times
Christian Conservatives Leave Convention in Great Spirits - Los Angeles Times
2 Veterans in Ads Opposing Kerry Serve on VA Panel - AP
Bloomberg Held the Line and Managed to Walk It, Too - New York Times
Democrat Says He Helped Bush Into Guard to Score Points - Washington Post
Group Pushes Evangelical Vote - Rocky Mountain News
Medicare Premiums to Jump a Record 17% - Los Angeles Times
Senate
FL: I-4 Corridor Could Rule Hot Senate Race - Orlando Sentinel
CO: Brady Blasts Coors - Rocky Mountain News
CO: Coors' Mine Stake Rapped - Denver Post
Governor
TX: Poll: Tough Road for Perry Re-election - Houston Chronicle


September 3, 2004
RNC Day 4: Pres. George W. Bush | Gov. George Pataki | Gen. Tommy Franks | Mel Martinez
President
Bush Outlines Plan for a 2nd Term and Attacks Kerry's Record - New York Times
Bush Tries Again With Financial Proposals - Washington Post
Kerry Counterpunches on Who's Fit to Serve - Los Angeles Times
Bold Strokes, Few Details - New York Times
Faced With Poor Ratings, Networks Soul Search - New York Times
GOP Prism Distorts Some Kerry Positions - Washington Post
Thousands Demonstrate Outside Convention as Bush Speaks - Boston Globe
Bush Camp Hits Ground Running with a Bounce - Washington Times
Republicans Try to Expand Appeal to Religious Voters - New York Times
Exodus Expected at White House - USA Today
Judge Orders Demonstrators Freed - Washington Post
Bush and Company Stick to Their Scripts - Los Angeles Times
Fallout From Democrat's Address Still Unknown - Washington Post
McCain: Miller May Cost Bush - Los Angeles Times
Playing a Convention Host Becoming Less Attractive - USA Today
And Now, Ad Campaigns - Boston Globe
Senate
SD: Polls Show Thune Catching Up to Daschle in S. Dakota - Washington Times
House
LA-3: Party-Switching Politician Wins in Court - Los Angeles Times


September 2, 2004
RNC Day 3: Sen. Zell Miller | Vice Pres. Dick Cheney

President
Cheney and G.O.P. Mount Vigorous Assault on Kerry - New York Times
Topic of Terror Overshadowing All Others - Washington Post
Miller Skewers His Own Party - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Zell Miller On Stage: 1992 and Now - USA Today
Tactics by Police Mute the Protesters, and Their Messages - New York Times
Kerry Sharpens Contrast With Bush - Washington Post
Kerry Gets Mixed Reception From Veterans - Los Angeles Times
Fox Outdraws Big 3 Networks
- New York Times
From His 'Great Goals' of 2000, President's Achievements Mixed - Washington Post
Bush Reaches City, Accepting Firefighters' Endorsement in Queens - New York Times
Pataki Is Ready for National Close-Up - Los Angeles Times
Bush Sues to Stop '527' Groups Backing Kerry - Washington Post
Just Barely Off Broadway, the G.O.P. Puts on a Show - New York Times
The Economy Edges Away From the Back Burner - Washington Post
Post-Convention Jobs Data Crucial - USA Today
Nader Crashes the GOP's Bash - Washington Post
Prime-Time Hero Schwarzenegger May Take Act on Road -- to Ohio - Los Angeles Times
Retired General Endorses President - Washington Post
Was Boston Boon or Bust? - USA Today
Bush to Present His Agenda for A Second Term - Washington Post
Senate
FL: Martinez's Win in Florida Could Help Bush Gain Latino Votes - Los Angeles Times
IL: Keyes' Anti-Gay Remarks Upset GOP Unity - USA Today
Governor
VA: Gilmore Hints of Future Virginia Run - Washington Times
CO: Gov. Campbell? Retiring Senator May Consider Bid - Rocky Mountain News
House
FL-5: Whittel, Brown Emerge in Democratic Primaries - Orlando Sentinel
Issues
FL: Election Official Feels Wrath of Florida Voters - Los Angeles Times


September 1, 2004
RNC Day 2: | Laura Bush | Barbara & Jenna | Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger | Lt. Gov. Michael Steele | Sen. Bill Frist | Sen. Elizabeth Dole
President
Upbeat Republicans Revive Bush Theme of Compassion - New York Times
Man of Steel Flies Into Gotham - Washington Post
Maryland Lt. Gov. Courts Minorities at Convention - Los Angeles Times
Loves Dogs, Hates Kerry: A Two-Prong Campaign Tactic - New York Times
'We Will Win' Terror War, Bush Clarifies - Washington Times
Sources: Democratic Leaders Urge Kerry Campaign Changes - CNN
A Call to 'Win This Culture War' - New York Times
Industry Advocates Play Key Convention Roles - Washington Post
At Least 900 Arrested in City as Protesters Clash With Police - New York Times
Adding Insults to Injuries - Washington Post
New Ad Critical of Kerry's Antiwar Protest After Vietnam - Los Angeles Times
Mr. Popular by All Counts, Is He Republican Enough? - New York Times
Bush's 'Guest-Worker' Proposal On a Back Burner - Washington Times
Bush Matriarch Agonizes Through Campaign - USA Today
The Bush Twins, Ready to Party - Washington Post
Kerry Pushes Back With $45-Million Ad Campaign - Los Angeles Times
Stealth Prospects Making the Rounds - USA Today
Senate
FL: Castor, Martinez to Vie For Senate Seat - Orlando Sentinel


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