Kerry Seen as Repeating Gore Campaign Troubles in 2004
Democratic strategists warn Kerry faces a rerun of 2000 as Bush allies step up weekly attacks and surrogates. Campaign leaders hope polls showing Kerry tied with Bush amid strong fundraising offset mounting fatigue and doubts about Kerry’s leadership.
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Kerry effect in 2004 campaign biographical ads
The piece traces Kerry’s political stances on Gulf War votes and Iraq in 2002, his Iraq reconstruction bill stance, and a famous “I voted for it before I voted against it” moment. It notes Bush attack ads, Gore misstatements, and GOP framing of Kerry as flip flopper, with focus on forthcoming biographical ads.
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Capitol visitor center speeds up amid rising costs
Work on the Capitol’s new three story underground visitor center accelerates as dirt removal races ahead. Costs rise from 265 million to 421 million with completion now planned for spring 2006. Delays stem from weather designs and post 9 11 security changes.
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Bush says progress in Iraq while Kerry argues goal not met
President Bush says progress stabilizing Iraq a year after declaring mission accomplished. John Kerry counters that the goal remains unmet and urges building a stable Iraq amid ongoing violence, with April a deadly month and nearly 600 service members dead since the banner speech.
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