Kerry supporters pack Springfield rally in Ohio crowd
Thousands of Kerry Edwards backers from across the region gathered outside the Clark County Heritage Center in Springfield, drawn by hopes of strong health care jobs and a plan to turn the economy around. Secret Service estimated the crowd at 10,000 as voters, volunteers, and vendors cheered in red white and blue.
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Kerry Foes Converge At Rally Amid Alleged Harassment
In Springfield about 20 Wittenberg University College Republicans joined 20 peers in a pre speech rally for John Kerry. Some attendees complained of unwelcome treatment by Kerry campaign workers. A second group of 40 Republicans rejoined after Bush’s nomination speech as protesters clashed over access and party lines. Libertarians handed out 80 fliers outside with the message There is another choice.
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Kerry Rally in Springfield Draws Crowds and Criticism
Kerry and Edwards appeared at a Springfield rally after local Democratic speeches, presenting a background film as they urged voters to consider unmet promises before the election. Edwards condemned the Republican Convention while praising Kerry's stance on troops and economy amid rising costs and job losses.
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Bush lays out tax, Social Security, education and health plans
President Bush frames tax reform through an executive panel, outlines Social Security reform with voluntary personal accounts, boosts early education and testing, proposes 125 million for low income community college programs, and advances a billion dollar child health enrollment drive plus health savings accounts for small firms. He calls for home ownership credits and stresses the nation faces immense domestic and foreign stakes.
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Buckeye Voters Question Electoral College Role
In Cleveland area quotes, residents debate the electoral college. Scott Farthing of a record company laments the lack of candidate outreach. McMahon the carriage driver calls to abolish the college so every vote counts. Arias the accountant plans to research Ohio's 20 electoral votes.
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Frances: Florida braces for Frances and Charley impact
Frances threatens eastern Florida with 145 mph winds as evacuees leave by the millions. Gov. Bush seeks federal disaster aid while airports, roads, and hotels strain under the mass exodus and fuel shortages.
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