Kerry and Allawi clash over Iraq progress in Congress
Democratic candidate John Kerry said Ayad Allawi misrepresented Iraq’s situation during an ABC interview while admitting optimism about the February mission. Kerry cited CIA estimates and ground reports showing no-go zones and warned elections could not occur in such areas. He urged a summit of international leaders and criticized Bush’s UN diplomacy.
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Nonpartisan coalition moves to protect black voters
A coalition of civil liberties groups plans a large election protection effort to educate and mobilize voters, with over 60 organizations including the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund and League of Women Voters. They will deploy poll watchers and lawyers on November 2 to counter perceived suppression tactics and protect turnout amid a close election. Julian Bond calls intimidation an assault on democracy.
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Female voters turn wary as Kerry struggle widens
A Pew poll shows women leaning to Bush on leadership and terrorism security while acknowledging Kerry could improve jobs. Campaign aides say the race remains fluid but Kerry must reassure female voters he can handle terrorism and Iraq and still address pocketbook issues.
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