Kerry, John
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry is taking a cautious approach to his campaign, according to party officials and aides. This strategy is driven by President Bush's struggling image, as reflected in recent polls showing him at his lowest approval ratings to date. Kerry's team believes that
Kerry, John
As the 2004 US presidential campaign reaches its climax, a staggering amount of money has been spent on televised advertisements, resulting in a multitude of mischaracterizations, omissions, and exaggerations that are leaving voters with mistaken impressions of the two major candidates, Senator John Kerry and President Bush. According to pollsters,
Kerry, John
Oregon has been considered one of this year's battleground states, and the Democratic primary is a closely watched contest. John Kerry's win in the primary, with Dennis Kucinich and Lyndon LaRouche on the ballot, gives insight into the state's presidential politics. Robert Eisinger, chair
Kerry, John
As Senator John Kerry navigates the contentious issue of Iraq policy, he faces the daunting task of balancing the demands of anti-war sentiment and the need to portray himself as a strong commander-in-chief. Kerry's campaign must delicately balance the views of critics like Howard Dean, who has hammered
Kerry, John
The Bush campaign, seeking to expand the Republican base, is aggressively courting Jewish voters and donors by emphasizing the president's strong support for Israel, a key issue for many in the Jewish community. Strategists in both parties and analysts at Jewish organizations agree that the White House has
Kerry, John
President Bush's confidence in his ability to weather the storm surrounding the prisoner abuse scandal and the increasing criticism of his Iraq strategy appears to be dwindling, as his job-approval numbers have sunk to all-time lows. The president's usually sunny campaign advisers are now acknowledging that
Kerry, John
As the 2004 US presidential campaign heats up, politicians are taking on complex issues like apology politics and firehouse politics, often with varying levels of success. The recent controversy surrounding the Iraq prison scandal has led candidates to grapple with the sensitive question of whether to apologize on behalf of
Kerry, John
Senator John Kerry, a potential presidential challenger, has chosen not to engage in point-scoring sound bites on the anniversary of President Bush's "mission accomplished" stunt in Iraq. Instead, Kerry has offered pragmatic ideas for rescuing American policy in Iraq from the deteriorating military and political situation.
Kerry, John
During the Democratic primary season, a novel experiment in deliberative polling was conducted among over 700 people, selected to represent the general public. The aim was to gauge how informed voters would perceive the presidential candidates, rather than relying on small, unrepresentative states to anoint the nominee. The results suggest
Kerry, John
As Senator John Kerry continued his "Jobs First" bus tour through Ohio, highlighting recent job losses, he and his campaign intensified their criticism of President Bush's military records, particularly those of the president and Vice President Dick Cheney. Kerry said that many veterans would be angry
Kerry, John
George W. Bush has taken a lead in three national polls, but experts caution that his vulnerabilities remain, particularly with his job approval rating and concerns about the war in Iraq. While the polls show a small increase for Bush, Democratic supporters should not give up hope, and Republicans should
Kerry, John
As the presidential election heats up, President Bush's campaign continues to break records for fund-raising and spending. According to finance reports filed Tuesday, the president has spent almost $50 million in March, a record for monthly spending in his campaign. This spending spree includes roughly $41 million for
