Debates Set for Bush Kerry Campaign Schedule
Negotiators for President Bush and John Kerry agreed to three 90 minute debates starting September 30. The first debate will focus on foreign policy and homeland security, with a town hall session later. Debates occur September 30 in Coral Gables, October 8 in St. Louis, and October 13 in Tempe. A VP debate between Cheney and Edwards is planned for October 5 in Cleveland.
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Bush sets primary fund-raising mark
President Bush raised a record 260 million dollars for his re election bid through last month and spent about a third of it on air outreach. He took in 18 million in August before accepting full government financing, lifting his total beyond the prior 106 million primary record. He spent nearly 224 million from May 2003 through last month per his FEC report.
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Lawyers ready for vote deadlock in key states
Washington report says both parties have organized extensive networks of lawyers for post election court battles. Florida Ohio Pennsylvania Missouri and other battlegrounds are eyed for potential lawsuits over voting machines laws and procedures. Each side plans swift nationwide action with thousands of legal staff on standby ahead of November votes.
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Judge strikes down some election rules
US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly voided several post 2002 campaign finance regulations and ordered tighter controls on large political donations. The ruling creates uncertainty for the 2004 campaign as the FEC must draft new rules on fundraising limits and soft money bans while current rules remain in effect for now.
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