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Run for the White House 2004
Click below for updated, in-depth profiles of the Democratic contenders and the incumbent President, George W. Bush.
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From AP:
Bush Campaign Ad Shifts Focus to Himself
WASHINGTON (AP) -- After months of criticizing rival John Kerry in campaign ads, the Bush-Cheney campaign is shifting gears with some $14 million in commercials that praise the Republican for "moving America forward" amid economic and terrorism challenges....
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Presidential Campaign
August 3, 2004
Edwards: Pressure Castro, terrorists
By Associated Press
MIAMI - Vice Presidential nominee John Edwards, courting a solid Republican constituency, reached out to Cuban-Americans on Monday and promised that Democrats would apply pressure on Fidel Castro.
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Polls give mixed results
By Associated Press
WASHINGTON - The jury is out on whether presidential nominee John Kerry got a bounce in the polls after the Democratic National Convention. Some surveys suggest he did; in others, he did not.
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July 31, 2004
Hispanic Democrats enjoy clout, but they wish for more limelight
By BILL ADAIR and STEVE BOUSQUET
BOSTON - When the Democratic National Convention began on Monday, some Hispanic delegates weren't happy.
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Democrats take the show on the road
By wire services
HARRISBURG, Pa. - John Kerry and John Edwards left friendly Boston in the rearview mirror on Friday and struck out on a two-week, 17-state, 3,500-mile odyssey through the presidential battlegrounds, rolling deep into Pennsylvania with their centrist-sounding themes of hope and unity and their promises to strengthen America and restore its respect in the world.
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Campaign coverage in the St. Petersburg Times
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August 3, 2004
Martinez, Castor foes claim campaign fouls
By ANITA KUMAR and STEVE BOUSQUET
Betty Castor is accused of unlawful fundraising ties, Mel Martinez of hinting he has the president's support.
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Suit seeks amendment's removal from ballot
By TAMARA LUSH
It says a measure that would allow lawmakers to require parental notice of minors' abortions has a misleading summary.
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August 1, 2004
High stakes are old hat to judge hopeful
By CHRISTOPHER GOFFARD
Judicial candidate Chris DeBock has an unusual sideline: He plays for big pots on the national poker circuit.
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Local races ever more about money
By MICHAEL SANDLER
Fundraising by Pinellas candidates reflects the reality: It takes big bucks to get voters' attention these days.
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July 31, 2004
Voter registration deadline looms
By MARCUS FRANKLIN
Monday is the last day to register for those who want to vote in the Aug. 31 election.
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Penelas comes out strongly against war
By ANITA KUMAR
His attack on the president's policy is about the only new twist at a Senate candidates' forum.
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July 30, 2004
Train, malpractice make ballot
By JEAN HELLER and ALISA ULFERTS
Voters will decide on a crackdown on doctors and whether to repeal the high-speed rail amendment.
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At parties, voters mix, mingle, get motivated
By STEPHEN HEGARTY
Informal gatherings called "house parties" have a goal: to get neighbors together and get them energized about the presidential election.
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July 29, 2004
Pro-Bush crew bids to offset Kerry fans
By JONI JAMES
Florida Leadership Council leaders want to fight "distortions" propagated against President Bush.
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McCollum calls on GOP to denounce attack by Martinez
By Times Staff Writer
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bill McCollum asked the state party Wednesday to admonish GOP rival Mel Martinez for attacking him.
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