Mean politics and the 2004 election rhetoric shaping discourse
The piece surveys a divided nation amid a tight race, noting rising online invective and hate driven by fear over war and terrorism. It cites individuals from Virginia, Missouri, and Florida reflecting disgust, while political ads, debates, and media amplify acrimony. Experts link this to post 9/11 anxiety and a volatile economy.
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Bill Clinton
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Kerry and Bush clash over draft and economy in battleground states
Kerry warned of a potential draft to replace overstretched troops if Bush wins reelection, while Bush rejected the idea and defended the all volunteer military. The rivals sparred on jobs and taxes as they campaigned in Wisconsin and Iowa, signaling the high-stakes battlegrounds and shifting public polling.
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Herbert Hoover
Poll Soldiers Back Bush Over Kerry In Military Vote
A University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Center survey of 655 active duty personnel and families finds 69 percent favorable to Bush and 29 percent to Kerry when asked who they trust as commander in chief. The poll notes Republicans outnumber Democrats and cites limited support for Kerry’s Iraq plan.
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Iraq
Wisconsin battleground stakes shape Bush Kerry campaigns
Campaign round up highlights Wisconsin as a tight battleground where Bush and Kerry vie for 10 electoral votes. Polls show a neck and neck race with Nader drawing about 2 percent. Voter turnout and registration on Election Day are critical as past margins were narrow and surging suburbs drive campaign strategy.
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