GOP Convention Letters Critique Bush Ally Rhetoric
A reader denounces the Bush Kerry race tone at the GOP convention. Zell Miller’s keynote anger, vice president distortions of Kerry’s record, and a discordant Bush speech are cited as evidence of venom over vision. The writer honors veterans while opposing today’s Republican leadership.
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Kerry and Bush on Vietnam service and sacrifice
Chris Schoon argues that John Kerry volunteered for Vietnam while George W. Bush did not pursue combat service, framing Kerry as the one who risked his life and urging voters to consider character when choosing the nation’s leader. Cedar Rapids analysis.
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Bush needs Resolve to scrub a tarnished record says reader
A reader argues George Bush should use Resolve to erase youthful excesses and fiscal deficits from his past including Texas deficits and Harken trades. The piece claims Resolve could hide ties to Iraq policy, Abu Ghraib tone, and Swift Boat criticism, to clear his public record. Author Elizabeth Belden notes Alburnett origin.
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Speech mocks Bush as deity at GOP convention
The writer tools a critique of the Republican National Convention and Senator Zell Miller, accusing the party of fear about election theft and calling for change. They contrast John Kerry with President Bush and express dissatisfaction with the economy and Iraq, urging a Kerry vote.
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Purple Heart bandages spark controversy at GOP convention
Activist Morton Blackwell distributed Purple Heart bandages at the Republican National Convention in New York with a quip about earning a Purple Heart for a scratch. The incident sparked scrutiny of Blackwell’s long political roles and lack of military service in his biography.
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