Democrats plot strategy for race to nomination
No clear frontrunner as Kerry Gephardt and Dean lead a patient three pony pursuit for the nomination. Lieberman Edwards and Graham rely on waiting for momentum from the February 3 multi state showdown while initial January 19 and early February votes loom.
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Democratic 2004 primary calendar and early key contests
Eight months before the first vote, Democrats map 2004 races across Iowa New Hampshire South Carolina Michigan Maine and more. Gephardt and Dean lead in organization while Kerry and Lieberman back high fundraising plans ahead of early February multistate contests.
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Delegates Selected Across States Ahead of Super Tuesday
Zexy, Mexico and Oklahoma join eight more states plus the District of Columbia in choosing delegates over the next three weeks. Super Tuesday on March 2 will see California New York and at least seven other states award delegates, with more than half of the 2,161 needed for the nomination decided after that day.
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Congress Debates VA Health Care Funding For Veterans
Lawmakers spar over budget gaps that could leave the VA $6.2 billion short over a decade. Democrats warn that Bush cuts could deny care to 1.4 million veterans, while enrollment rules and fees target higher income veterans. GOP pushes focus on housing loans and cost of living boosts as calls for a broad system overhaul grow.
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