Bush defends Iraq and economy in New Hampshire speech
President Bush travels to New Hampshire for the first primary state visit of the year defending his postwar Iraq policy and economic handling. He frames his leadership as decisive amid terrorism, two wars, and a recession while challenging Democratic critics and urging bold action.
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Bush campaigns across New Hampshire and Kentucky amid poll declines
President Bush visited Manchester and Lexington raising 1.25 million for the Republican Party and Rep. Ernie Fletcher. A UNH poll shows 54 percent approval on Iraq and 46 percent on the economy, signaling tumbling support ahead of the November election. Senate Leader Dascille urged results over rhetoric as the race tightens.
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Nine die and hundreds hurt in Baghdad car bombing
A white Oldsmobile crashed into a police station in Sadr City Baghdad triggering an explosion that killed nine and injured as many as 45. Earlier gunmen disguised as a cleric struck a Spanish military attache. Police opened fire but the attacker sped through and detonated. The city, six months after fall of Saddam, remains unstable with checkpoints and barbed wire near US bases. Local civilians describe the chaos and fear as investigators probe possible culprits.
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Debating Clark Democrats mock rival's party switch in Phoenix
In Phoenix, Democratic rivals led by Gephardt Kerry Lieberman and Edwards attacked Wesley Clark in a CNN moderated debate. They accused him of switching from Bush era positions and questioned Iraq war votes while Clark defended centrism and front-runner status amid early primary stakes.
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