Cheney, Dick
In a much-needed moment of clarity, last week's presidential debate witnessed President George Bush's manufactured image as a strong, resolute leader being shattered by his whiny, petulant behavior under scrutiny. The contrast between Bush's pre-debate charm and his debate-day demeanor left viewers shocked, but
Cheney, Dick
In a highly anticipated matchup, Vice President Dick Cheney and Senator John Edwards will engage in their first and only debate, focusing on the men at the top of their respective tickets, President Bush and Senator Kerry. The goal for Cheney is to portray Bush as a steadfast, principled leader,
Bush, George W.
In the final days leading up to the presidential election, two prominent figures have been making their voices heard. Vice President Dick Cheney has sought to clarify a statement he made earlier in the week, while independent candidate Ralph Nader has been Criticizing Democratic nominee John Kerry. Cheney, in a
Kerry, John
The war on terrorism dominated the 2004 US presidential campaign, with candidates debating the effectiveness of President Bush's policies and the invasion of Iraq in countering the threat of terrorism. Vice President Dick Cheney's suggestion that a vote for John Kerry could put the US in
Bush, George W.
US Vice-President Dick Cheney has stepped up the rhetoric on terrorism ahead of the November 2 presidential election, warning that a vote for Democratic challenger John Kerry could lead to devastating consequences. Speaking at a town-hall meeting in Des Moines, Iowa, Mr Cheney emphasized the importance of making the "
Kerry, John
The battle over national security intensified this week as Vice President Dick Cheney and President George W. Bush launched a strong attack on Democratic presidential nominee Senator John Kerry's handling of Iraq and terrorism. In a series of high-profile speeches, Vice President Cheney and President Bush accused Senator
Kerry, John
Vice President Dick Cheney stole the spotlight at the Republican convention, praising President George W. Bush's wartime leadership while attacking Democratic opponent John Kerry's foreign and domestic policies. Cheney's speech, broadcast during prime time, marked a shift away from the convention's initial
Kerry, John
Vice President Dick Cheney and Georgia Senator Zell Miller delivered scathing critiques of Democratic nominee John Kerry at the Republican National Convention, accusing him of being indecisive and weak on national security. Cheney and Miller's speeches, including Miller's impassioned keynote address, aimed to portray Kerry as
Edwards, John (American politician)
Politicians promising voters who is "fit to lead" bring to mind a cat telling mice where to hide. The current campaign for the White House has become a confusing exercise, with each candidate and their running mate trying to outdo the others on experience, leadership, and charisma. President
Edwards, John (American politician)
On the campaign trail, US Vice-President Dick Cheney is accompanying his running mate Sen John Kerry, but with a show of reluctance. Yesterday, Cheney arrived early at a fund-raising breakfast in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, but departed 20 minutes later, leaving attendees wondering what had transpired. This contrasts with the visible family
Edwards, John (American politician)
The Bush-Cheney campaign launched a swift and aggressive counterattack on the Kerry-Edwards ticket, questioning Senator John Edwards' experience and accusing him and Senator John Kerry of being out of touch with mainstream American values. In a statement, campaign officials pointed to Kerry's previous concerns about Edwards'
Hussein, Saddam
High-ranking officials in the Bush administration repeatedly suggested that there were ties between Saddam Hussein and Al Qaeda, but stopped short of directly blaming Iraq for the 9/11 attacks. In fact, when grilled on the issue, key officials admitted that there was no evidence of direct links between Saddam
