Persuadable voters split on Kerry after debate
CBS News surveyed 200 persuadable voters including Michael O’Fallon of Minnesota and Marilyn Morrison of California. They praised Kerry’s performance, criticized Bush’s handling, and noted Kerry’s Iraq plan needed specifics. Voters remained undecided or leaned, with 53 percent favoring Kerry after the debate and 22 percent favoring Bush.
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Post debate images shape Bush Kerry clash
In Florida Kerry seeks lasting impact from the first debate while Bush plans fresh attacks. Polls show viewers may have edged Kerry, yet election preferences remained unchanged. Republicans warn Bush to calm performance, while Kerry allies push for concrete Iraq specifics.
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Powell Defends Bush War Leadership in Clash With Kerry
Secretary of State Colin Powell challenged John Kerry’s foreign policy attacks during a news conference in Atlanta and in Washington. He rejected Kerry’s claims Bush missed bin Laden opportunity, refuted being forced to apologize over Iraq weapons, and defended the U.S. alliance stance while noting Belgium’s opposition to the Iraq war.
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Hundreds of IRR reservists falter on Iraq call up
Washington officials disclosed that about one third of former soldiers in the Individual Ready Reserve have failed to report on time for active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Army stressed none are AWOL and noted the IRR call up aims to fill 4,400 positions, with 1,765 ordered to report between Aug 31 and Sept 28.
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Faulty registration could affect Florida voters
TALLAHASSEE officials warn that thousands of Floridians may be turned away at the polls on November 2 because voter registration forms are incomplete. Secretary of State Glenda Hood notes missing information such as citizenship and felony status. Critics say blocking incomplete forms could affect the election outcome.
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Debates Lift Viewership In Bush Kerry Contest
The first Bush Kerry debate drew an estimated 62.5 million viewers, up 34 percent from 2000 with NBC at 17.2 million atop seven networks. Cameras showed reactions despite campaign wishes, while Kerry stayed composed and Bush showed occasional irritation. C SPAN provided split screen to capture audience reactions.
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