Kerry spends Fourth of July with could be veep Vilsack
Democratic candidate John Kerry spent the holiday with Governor Tom Vilsack in Cascade Iowa during a three day heartland bus tour. They joined a parade in Cascade after church in Dubuque and a Field of Dreams field visit in Dyersville followed by a Independence barbecue before Cedar Rapids.
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Cheney frames 2004 race as optimism versus pessimism
Vice President Dick Cheney wrapped a campaign bus tour through Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania arguing the November election is a choice between the administration's hopeful outlook and John Kerry's pessimism. He called the contrast central to the campaign, noting Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia as pivotal swing states with polls showing a close race.
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Nader's bid for ballot spot blocked in West Virginia
In Charles Town Ralph Nader faces rejection as supporters like Vince George attempt to gather signatures in Wal Mart parking lots. A dismal week ends with failure to qualify in West Virginia, showing his third campaign is shifting toward ideological goals rather than broad ballot access.
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Young voters in Verona show rising interest in voting
Verona Wisconsin AP reports that teens becoming young adults are voting minded. Eighteen-year-olds like Katie Brew register before graduation and cite concerns from possible drafts to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Experts note growing millennial political engagement and influence from campaigns and educators.
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Bush Defends War During West Virginia Visit
President Bush on Independence Day defended the Iraq war saying America is safer with Saddam in prison. Thousands cheered as he pledged to capture or kill terrorists abroad and praised veterans while noting West Virginia's pivotal role in 2004. Cheney reinforced links between al Qaida and Saddam amid public wariness over Iraq.
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