here's why Kerry should be attacking BushCo's environmental record . . .

[OneBlueSky]

I've recently be advocating going after Bush on the environment, and going after him hard . . . stating that the Bush administration is an environmental disaster would not be too harsh, imo . . . but the campaign hasn't done that, thus ceding the agenda-setting role to BushCo yet again . . . and on an issue that Kerry should own . . . once again, the Dems will be reduced to responding to Bush accusations instead of forcing Bush to do the responding . . . allowing BushCo to seize the initiative on the environment is inexcusable, imo . . .

If at First You Don't Succeed, Go Negative
Bush campaign tries to trash Kerry's environmental record
by Amanda Griscom
Grist Magazine
19 Aug 2004

http://www.gristmagazine.com/muck/muck081904.asp

Over the past few weeks of Presidential WrestleMania MMIV, the Bush campaign has fired off more than a dozen press releases about John Kerry's policies on energy, nuclear-waste storage, forest and water protections, and other environmental issues -- a hodgepodge of smears, exaggerations, and obfuscations intended to besmirch Kerry's pro-environment reputation.

Carl Pope, executive director of the Sierra Club, says the Bush campaign is responding to polls indicating that voters are taking the environment seriously in key battleground states. "The polling in Nevada is showing that people are voting on the Yucca Mountain issue. The polling out of Arizona says voters are very concerned about forests and water; Wisconsin polls have shown that the mercury issue could hurt ," he told Muckraker.

Hence the Bush campaign's efforts to neutralize the environment as an election issue: "They know they can't persuade voters that Bush is good on the environment, so they're trying to create enough confusion about Kerry's record that people decide it can't be the issue that decides their vote," said Pope.

- more . . .

http://www.gristmagazine.com/muck/muck081904.asp

[sweetheart]

1. Punch the fist

Some martial artists believe in punching the opponent. A certain
school advocates striking the opponent's fist as it attacks you.
Clearly such a technique is not for the feint hearted.

In this regard, bush's fist is his "war president" bullshit. Kerry
is right on to attack the weakest part of bush, that he has in fact
been the very opposite of a defender of public security, and has
made war against all peoples of the earth unnecessarily with his
iraq, his war on drugs and his war on the earth itself.

Bush wants to make it about war, and he'll throw a bunch of octapus
stink up like the consumption tax, and questioning kerry's record,
and and and.... all an attempt to evade the very effective strike on
his mushy fist.

[OneBlueSky]

2. check out item #s 223 - 556 on this list . . .

One Thousand Reasons to Vote Against George Bush
http://www.thousandreasons.org/listB.html

those 334 items (fully one-third of the entire list) concern the environment . . . and I'm sure there's some they've missed . . . the ammunition is there to prove conclusively that BushCo is an environmental disaster, and that's exactly what Kerry should be saying, imo . . . he can't allow Bush "to create enough confusion about Kerry's record that people decide it can't be the issue that decides their vote" . . .

[bigtree]

6. Respond to every attack or stay on message?

You can't have it both ways.

I keep myself informed as to what the campaign is engaged in as opposed to what the media whores are focusing on. The impression here is that they can be manipulated into somehow putting Kerry's message on top of their agenda, but it is my opinion that they are in the box for Bush so, with these creeps Kerry won't get any more of a hearing than Clinton did. He should keep pushing hard (he has been pushing hard despite the noise from the uninformed on this board) and stay on message.

Here are some of his efforts since June:

Search U.S. Newswire Releases
http://releases.usnewswire.com/search.asp (keyword Kerry)

Today- August 19th, 2004

3:40 PM FRIDAY: Kerry Highlights Plan to Create and Keep Jobs in America During North Carolina Stop
3:39 PM Elizabeth Edwards Brings Discussion of America's Priorities to New Mexico
2:42 PM Supporters Across America Gather to Highlight Kerry-Edwards Plan for a Stronger Economy
2:33 PM Kerry: Americans Could Have Discount Prescription Prices From Canada Tomorrow if George W. Bush Would Give the Word; Bush Should Stop Tap Dancing and Support the Bipartisan Legislation
2:23 PM Kerry Campaign Statement on Zell Miller Keynoting the GOP Convention
12:59 PM Cheney and Bush Were For A Strong Presence on the Korean Peninsula Before They Were Against It, Says Kerry Campaign
11:11 AM Kerry Statement on Bush Front Group 'Swift Boat Veterans for Truth'
10:23 AM Kerry Aug. 19 Remarks before International Association of Fire Fighters Convention (As Prepared)
9:46 AM Kerry Outlines Health Care Plan to Bring Down Costs for Families, Strengthen the Economy, Create Jobs; Report Shows Skyrocketing Health Costs Have Led to Job Loss
9:21 AM Kerry-Edwards Campaign Debunks False Swift Boat Attacks; Sets the Record Straight With New Ad
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
8:32 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004 to Release New Report - Skyrocketing Cost of Health Care Costing America Jobs and American Workers Wages

6:30 PM Thursday: Kerry Highlights Plan to Strengthen the Economy During Front Porch Visit in Derry, N.H.
6:07 PM Kerry-Edwards: Reality Check - Cheney Argued for Kerry's Position
4:27 PM Kerry-Edwards: Statement by Senior Retired Military Officials on Bush Redeployment Plan
4:05 PM Statement by General Wesley Clark on Troop Redeployments from Europe and Asia
3:56 PM Kerry Highlights Plan to Strengthen the Economy During Front Porch Visit in Derry, NH/Delivers Remarks to IAFF Aug. 19
11:59 AM Kerry Remarks to VFW 105th Annual Convention
11:53 AM A New Military To Meet New Threats; Fact Sheet from Kerry Campaign
11:28 AM Kerry: Bush's Troop Pullback Undermines Our Security
11:24 AM Edwards Calls on Bush to Stand Up For Families, Not Halliburton
10:22 AM MoveOn PAC to Re-Air TV Spot Contrasting Bush, Kerry Military Service; Says Bush Needs to Keep Promise: Release National Guard Records
9:52 AM Edwards Outlines Kerry-Edwards Plan to Put All Americans on the Path to Prosperity with New and Better Jobs
9:19 AM Kerry Campaign Conference Call 'America for Sale: Schakowsky on Bush Easing Truck Safety Regulations'
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
8:47 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004: George W. Bush - Doing a Job on America
5:48 PM Kerry-Edwards: Who Doesn't 'Understand The Threats Of The 21st Century?'
5:37 PM Statement from Kerry National Security Advisor Rand Beers on Missile Defense
4:19 PM Edwards Visits with Workers in New Orleans Wednesday
3:54 PM WEDNESDAY: Kerry Addresses VFW Convention in Ohio
1:46 PM Conference Call: Sperling on New CPI Report and Bush Middle Class Squeeze
12:07 PM Latest Report Confirms: Families Being Squeezed In Bush Economy Says Kerry-Edwards Campaign
10:02 AM Kerry Campaign: Hardball Host Calls on Bush to Stop Distorting Interview, Bush Campaign Promises to Continue Misleading Attacks
9:35 AM Edwards Highlights Kerry-Edwards Economic Plan to End Middle Class Squeeze
Monday, August 16, 2004
10:01 PM General Clark, Admirals and Veterans to Hold Press Conference on Kerry Plan to Keep America Safe and Secure
9:57 PM Dr. Shea, Former EPA Chief Browner Host Conference Call on Bush's Environmental Rollbacks
6:12 PM TUESDAY: Edwards Travels to Arkansas; Trip Part of Two-Week 'A Stronger America Begins at Home: The Path to Prosperity' Tour
12:56 PM Kerry Campaign: Bush Too Busy Attacking to Get the Facts Right
12:09 PM Following Court Ruling, Civic Leaders Call on Candidates to Participate in Debates Proposed by Citizens' Debate Commission
11:13 AM Kerry-Edwards Campaign Statement on 'America For Sale'
11:10 AM New Poll: Jewish Voters as Democratic as in 2000; Four Years of GOP Efforts to Target American Jews Have Failed
11:08 AM The Kerry-Edwards Five-Point Plan for Rural and Small Town Economies
11:00 AM Kerry Donates an Unprecedented $6 Million to Help Elect Democrats in the House and Senate
10:53 AM Edwards Unveils Kerry-Edwards Economic Plan for Rural America; Announces "Greater Rural Opportunity and Work" (GROW) Initiative
10:34 AM TV Ad Demands Bush Get Allies to Cease Swift Boat Smear Campaign; MoveOn PAC Ad Rips Attack on Kerry Heroism; Contrasts to Bush Failure to Appear for Duty
Sunday, August 15, 2004
8:22 PM Kerry Campaign Launches Multimedia Bilingual Action Tool Kit
12:42 PM MONDAY: Edwards to Outline Plan for Rural and Small Town America in Missouri
12:38 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004 Will Distribute News Via U.S. Newswire: In a Campaign First, News Will Appear On Yahoo! News/Politics
12:34 PM John Edwards and John Kerry: Fighting for Affordable Health Care
12:29 PM Edwards Highlights the Kerry-Edwards Plan for Affordable Health Care and Stronger Economy in Iowa
Saturday, August 14, 2004
8:02 PM Elizabeth Edwards on the Campaign Trail in Wisconsin Aug. 15
7:37 PM Edwards Journeys to Iowa and Missouri Sunday; Part of 2-Week 'A Stronger America Begins at Home: The Path to Prosperity' Tour
1:44 PM Kerry Statement on Hurricane Charley
12:30 PM Edwards Unveils Plan to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs and Boost Economy
Friday, August 13, 2004
6:07 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004: Bush-Cheney Ad Fact Check - 'Intell'
5:41 PM Elizabeth Edwards on the Campaign Trail: Stops in Ohio and Wisconsin
5:12 PM Edwards Travels to Minnesota and North Dakota as Part of Two-week 'A Stronger America Begins at Home: The Path to Prosperity' Tour
4:53 PM Kerry Fact Sheet: Tour from 'Sea to Shining Sea' Brings Kerry-Edwards Message from Convention Podium to Family Porches
4:41 PM Tour from 'Sea to Shining Sea' Brings Kerry-Edwards Message from Convention Podium to Family Porches Across America

1:16 PM Edwards Highlights Economic Plan to Create Jobs, Cut Taxes and Strengthen the Middle Class in Flint, MI
1:04 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004: Bush-Cheney Outsource Labor for Campaign Merchandise
12:37 PM Kerry Statement on New CBO Report
11:49 AM Kerry-Edwards 2004 Will Distribute News Via U.S. Newswire: In a Campaign First, News Will Appear On Yahoo! News/Politics
11:42 AM Mind the Gap: Trade Deficit Widens as Bush Fails to Enforce Trade Laws Says Kerry-Edwards Campaign
11:18 AM Kerry Campaign Conference Call at 1:20 p.m. ET: Altman and Devine Discuss New CBO Report and Bush Assault on Middle Class
10:59 AM New Congressional Budget Office Report Confirms that George Bush is Shifting the Tax Burden to the Middle Class, Says Kerry Campaign
10:45 AM Kerry Campaign Conference Call at 1:45 p.m. ET: Clark and McPeak on Iraq
9:13 AM Kerry Stresses Energy Independence in Plan to Build a Stronger Economy and Create Jobs; Report Details Impact of High Gas Prices
9:05 AM John O'Neill Distorts Corsi Role in Co-Authoring Unfit for Command; Media Matters for America Debunks Swift Boat Vets Founder's Distancing Act
Thursday, August 12, 2004
10:34 PM Statement from Kerry-Edwards Campaign in Response to Bush Appearance on Larry King Live
10:10 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004: President Bush Refuses to Condemn Smear Ad, Yet Praises Kerry's 'Noble' Military Service
6:32 PM Statement from Ten Senior Military Officials in Response to Vice President Cheney's Latest Round of Personal Attacks
6:15 PM Clark Statement in Response to Cheney's Attacks on Kerry
5:43 PM Elizabeth Edwards Hits the Campaign Trail: First Stop Ohio
5:38 PM Kerry and Edwards Focus on the Economy as 'Believe in America' Tour Wraps Up Friday
5:07 PM Kerry-Edwards Campaign: The Truth on Yucca Mountain
4:22 PM Statement of John Kerry on the Continuing Atrocities in Darfur
3:50 PM FairTax.org's Response to Kerry Campaign Statements Regarding a National Retail Sales Tax
3:46 PM Lautenberg Reacts to Cheney Comments on Sen. Kerry
3:39 PM Bush and Kerry Called on to Join Rx Express; Seniors Unable to Afford Prescription Go to Canada
3:38 PM Remarks of Senator John Kerry; 'A Stronger America Begins at Home: The Path to Prosperity' Kick Off
2:25 PM General Merrill McPeak Responds to Vice President Cheney's Attacks on John Kerry
1:30 PM Kerry-Edwards Campaign: Even Bush's Secret Saudi Energy Plan is a Failure
12:01 PM Thursday: Kerry Highlights Economic Plan to Build a Stronger America as Tour Reaches California; Satellite Available
11:27 AM Kerry Campaign Reality Check: Bush/Cheney Attack Their Own CIA Nominee
11:25 AM Another Disingenuous Attack from Dick Cheney: Bush's Attack Dog Tries Once Again to Divert Attention from Failed Policies
10:52 AM Kerry-Edwards Campaign: Bush and Ridge Consistently on the Wrong Side of Intelligence Reform
10:43 AM Conference Call Today: Congressman Jim Turner and Terrorism Expert Dan Benjamin Rebut Misleading Cheney Attacks
10:11 AM John Kerry and John Edwards' Pro-Jobs, Pro-Family Tax Cuts; More than Twice as Much in New Tax Cuts than Bush-Cheney
10:09 AM Kerry Highlights Economic Plan to Create Jobs, Cut Taxes, Strengthen the Middle Class; Kicks Off Two Week 'A Stronger America Begins at Home: The Path to Prosperity'
9:49 AM Thursday: Kerry Highlights Economic Plan to Build a Stronger America as Tour Reaches California; Satellite Available
12:15 AM Altman and Devine Preview Two Week Focus on Kerry-Edwards Plan for a Stronger Economy
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
7:53 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004 Response to Bush Sales Tax Statement
7:47 PM Kerry Campaign: Deeply Held Convictions - The Cheney Flip-Flops
6:26 PM Kerry-Edwards Campaign: Bush Actually Did What He Falsely Accuses Kerry of Doing
2:04 PM Kerry Campaign: Halliburton Goes for Gold - In Scandal Pentathlon
1:54 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004 Releases Fact Sheet on Bush-Cheney Ad
12:29 PM Bush and Kerry Invited to Join Rx Express to Canada; Train Trip With Patients to Highlight Need for Rx Bulk Purchasing
12:13 PM Seniors Unhappy with Bush's Medicare Special Interest Package, Says Kerry Campaign
9:43 AM Seniors Endorse John Kerry, Pledge Campaign Support; Alliance for Retired Americans to Mobilize Nationwide Kerry-Edwards Effor
9:00 AM Kerry-Edwards 2004 Releases Fact Sheet on Prescription Drug Costs
8:47 AM Kerry Outlines Plan to Bring Down Health Care Costs, Including Prescription Drugs
8:46 AM National Seniors for Kerry-Edwards Holds First Organizing Call Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. ET
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
5:55 PM Kerry Campaign Polling Update: Bush Losing Credibility On National Security
4:12 PM Conference Call Today: Wesley Clark and Kerry Advisor Rand Beers Respond to Bush in Florida
4:08 PM White House Again Refuses to Condemn Blatantly False Ad, Says Kerry-Edwards 2004
2:40 PM Statement from Kerry Advisor Rand Beers on President's Remarks in Florida
2:37 PM Statement by John Kerry on the Selection of Porter Goss to be Director of CIA
11:42 AM Kerry-Edwards 2004 Fact Sheet: George Bush's Failed Fiscal Policies
10:44 AM Kerry-Edwards 2004 Releases Report: Bush's Failed Fiscal Policies; Former Treasury Secretary to Discuss Report on 11:30 a.m. Call
10:27 AM Robert Rubin to Talk About Jobs, Deficits and the State of the Economy in 11:30 AM EDT Conference Call Today
9:15 AM Kerry-Edwards: Committed to Ensuring Nevada Does Not Become A Nuclear Waste Repository
8:57 AM Kerry Pledges to Make Decisions Based on Sound Science and Put Public Health and Safety First
Monday, August 09, 2004
6:42 PM Conference Call Tuesday at 11:30 AM ET; Robert Rubin to Talk About Jobs, Deficits and the State of the Economy
6:37 PM Kerry Statement on General Shalikashvili
2:43 PM Kerry to Meet with First Responders and Community Leaders in Las Vegas Tuesday
1:26 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004 Releases Bush-Cheney Ad Fact Check: "Ownership"
12:50 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004: Ask President Bush: How Can I Own Something If I Can't Afford My Health Care Or Find A Good Job?
10:24 AM Edwards Calls for an End to Stem Cell Ban and a Return to Scientific Excellence in America
9:13 AM Kerry-Edwards 2004 Releases Plan to Protect National Parks, Preserve Natural Resources for Future Generations
9:05 AM Kerry-Edwards Plan Will Protect National Parks, Preserve Natural Resources for Future Generations; Tour Hits Grand Canyon
12:28 AM John Edwards to Discuss Stem Cell Research on 3-Year Anniversary of Bush's Ban
Sunday, August 08, 2004
2:05 PM Kerry-Edwards Campaign Announces Native Americans for Kerry-Edwards
Saturday, August 07, 2004
2:43 PM Kerry-Edwards Campaign Announces Debate Negotiation Team
11:11 AM Kerry Says He Will Lift Stem Cell Ban and Restore America's Scientific Leadership During Radio Address
10:45 AM Kerry-Edwards Campaign Response to Bush Radio Address
10:41 AM Kerry and Edwards Hold Conversation on Building a Stronger America, Highlight Plan to Strengthen Health Care
Friday, August 06, 2004
6:33 PM Statement from Kerry Senior Advisor for National Security Affairs Dr. Susan Rice
5:43 PM Kerry Campaign Response to Latest Misleading Bush-Cheney Ad - 'Clockwork'
4:06 PM Kerry Endorses Expensive, Subsizdized Energy Plan; NCPA Expert Suggests Increased Domestic Production Better Option
12:51 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004 Fact Sheet: Aug. 6 Anniversary -- Three Years Later, Problems Still Exist
12:23 PM Kerry Statement on Latest Jobs Numbers
9:56 AM Statement of John Kerry on the 39th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
9:50 AM Experts Discuss Kerry-Edwards Plan for Energy Independence; Conference Call Today at 10AM EDT
9:01 AM The Kerry-Edwards Energy Plan: Making America Safer Stronger and More Secure
8:46 AM Kerry, Edwards Stress Energy Independence as Part of Plan to Make America Stronger, More Secure
8:00 AM NLPC Criticizes Springsteen and 'Vote for Change'
Thursday, August 05, 2004
8:36 PM Experts Discuss Kerry-Edwards Plan for Energy Independence; Conference Call Friday at 10 AM ET (9 AM CT)
5:30 PM New Anti-Kerry Ad: FOX and MSNBC Roll the Tape, Don't Check Facts; Media Matters for America Posts Item Documenting Omissions
5:17 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004: Bush Threatened to Veto the $87 Billion Before He Used It As A Political Cudgel
2:35 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004: Key Questions for President Bush on His Vice President's Testimony Before the SEC
12:18 PM Kerry and Edwards Reunite on Believe in America Tour with a Pledge to Keep the Faith with Those Who Serve
11:18 AM American Federation of Government Employees Response to John Kerry Remarks Before the UNITY Journalists Conference
10:23 AM Text of Remarks by Sen. Kerry to UNITY 2004 Conference in Washington, D.C.
9:47 AM Kerry Highlights Plan to Get Results When It Comes to Extending Opportunity in America
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
3:18 PM Kerry-Edwards 2004: Halliburton Fined for Accounting Gimmicks While Cheney was CEO
2:00 PM THURSDAY: Kerry and Edwards Reunite in St. Louis/Board Train for Journey West
8:58 AM Kerry-Edwards Plan to Foster a Climate For America's Businesses to Create Good-Paying Jobs
8:54 AM Kerry, Edwards Focus on Plan to Strengthen Economy as Believe in America Tour Continues; Democrats Endorsed by Business Leaders
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
5:32 PM Kerry-Edwards Fact Sheet: Dick Cheney's Legislative Accomplishments ... Both of Them
5:30 PM Kerry and Edwards Focus on Building a Stronger Economy as Believe in America Tour Continues, Wednesday, August 4
3:38 PM Kids Need Healthcare Access for Classroom Success; Back-to-School Effort Aims to Enroll More Children in Insurance Programs
2:37 PM Kerry Campaign: George W. Bush - We Agree, Results Matter
2:12 PM Kerry Campaign Reality Check: White House Claims on Implementing 9/11 Commission Recommendations
9:32 AM Kerry and Edwards Pledge to Restore Fiscal Responsibility to Washington, DC
Monday, August 02, 2004
9:19 PM Kerry-Edwards: October Sized Crowds in July and August: America Loves the Nominees; Believe in America Tour Record Turnout
3:44 PM A Similar Approach to Strengthening America's Security: A Comparison of Kerry Proposals and Recommendations of the 9-11 Commission
3:19 PM Tuesday: Kerry and Edwards Highlight Plan to Restore Fiscal Discipline as Cross-Country Tour Continues
1:52 PM 'Send Kerry to Perry' to See Legitimate Use of Semi-Autos, Says SAF
10:08 AM Kerry-Edwards Fact Sheet: 'Our Plan for America: Stronger at Home, Respected in the World'
9:52 AM Kerry and Edwards Unveil New Book: Our Plan for America: Stronger at Home, Respected in the World
9:48 AM Kerry Campaign Manager and Policy Advisors to Discuss New Book 'Our Plan for America: Stronger at Home, Respected in the World'
Sunday, August 01, 2004
10:50 PM Kerry Campaign Manager and Policy Advisors to Discuss New Book - 'Our Plan for America: Stronger at Home, Respected in the World'
5:38 PM UPDATE: Kerry, Edwards Unveil New Book While Meeting with Firefighters and First Responders in Michigan, Florida
4:51 PM Statement by Kerry Senior Advisor for National Security Affairs Dr. Susan Rice on Today's Homeland Security Announcement
4:08 PM Kerry, Edwards Unveil New Book While Meeting with Firefighters and First Responders in Michigan and Florida Aug. 2; Focuses onPlan for Stronger America; Comes on Day 4 of Cross-Country Tour
2:31 PM Did He Really Say That? -- Kerry-Edwards Campaign Comment on Remarks by Sen. Zell Miller on 'Meet The Press'
12:20 PM Kerry-Edwards Plan for America's Future
12:19 PM Kerry and Edwards Surge through Pennsylvania and Into Ohio; 'Believe in America Tour' to Push into Michigan, Florida Sunday Night
Saturday, July 31, 2004
4:01 PM Kerry Campaign: George W. Bush: No Credibility on Trade Enforcement
1:05 PM Kerry Campaign: George W. Bush: We Agree, Results Matter
10:45 AM Kerry and Edwards Continue Tour Across America
Friday, July 30, 2004
3:43 PM Facts on John Kerry's Legislative Record
1:05 PM Bush Validates Kerry's Speech; Bush's New Stump Speech, Same Old Misleading Content
12:45 PM Kerry and Edwards to Surge Through PA, WV, OH and MI as 'Believe in America' Tour Heads into First Weekend
10:34 AM American Federation of Government Employees Statement in Reaction to Acceptance Speech of Democratic Presidential Nominee John Kerry
9:56 AM Kerry and Edwards Kick Off 'Believe In America' Tour Friday in Boston; Wave of Momentum, Optimism Sends Democrats on Historic Trip
8:22 AM Kerry and Edwards Kick Off Tour from Sea to Shining Sea Riding Surge of Momentum Out of Boston Convention
Thursday, July 29, 2004
11:12 PM Statement of NEA President Reg Weaver on Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. John Kerry's Speech to Democratic National Convention
5:04 PM Excerpts of Sen. John Kerry's Convention Speech
10:28 AM Polling Memo: John Kerry Enjoys A Strong Image With Voters
10:22 AM Kerry and Edwards Kick off 'Believe in America' Tour Friday in Boston
9:39 AM Heinz Kerry, Combs, Wexler to Be among Youth Caucus Speakers
9:36 AM Edwards to Host Conference Call with Supporters Before Kerry Speech
9:10 AM New Film to Tell the Story of John Kerry Thursday Night
9:09 AM Thursday at the Convention: Stronger at Home, Respected in the World
9:01 AM Kerry Joined on Historic Night by Individuals He Met on Journey to the Nomination
12:53 PM Polling Memo: Edwards is Well Liked and Held in Higher Regard than Cheney
11:34 AM Kerry Blazes Freedom Trail All the Way to Boston Joined by Fellow Vietnam Veterans and Crewmates at Arrival Celebration
11:07 AM RNC Transcript and Link to Kerry Iraq Documentary
10:31 AM Sen. Feinstein, Mayor Coleman and Youthbuild Participant to Deliver Kerry Nomination Speeches Wednesday Evening
9:54 AM Wednesday: Democratic Convention Focuses on a Stronger More Secure America
9:46 AM Kerry Campaign Response to Misleading Bush Video
9:00 AM 12 Generals and Admirals Endorse John Kerry; Military Leaders to Speak and Take Part in Video Tribute in Boston Wednesday
12:50 AM Kerry National Security Team to Host Media Briefing Wednesday
4:59 PM WEDNESDAY: YouthBuild Hosts DNC Attendees at YouthBuild Boston; DNC Delegates, Legislators Visit with Massachusetts Low-Income Youth
4:42 PM Kerry Follows America's Freedom Trail to Boston July 28
4:23 PM Text of a Memorandum to the Kerry-Edwards Campaign Regarding Voter Support for Stem Cell Research
11:32 AM Kerry Says 9/11 Commission Recommendations Require Urgent Action; 'Time is not on our side'
11:10 AM Conventional Wisdom from the Kerry Campaign: Adding Facts to the Bush Spin
10:01 AM Edwards Convention Schedule to Focus on Kerry-Edwards Plan for America's Future
9:49 AM Kerry Pledges Strong Leadership to Keep Commitment to Those Who Serve during Norfolk Stop
10:26 PM Edwards Takes American Freedom Trail from Raleigh to Boston
6:10 PM Kerry Campaign: Cheney Embraces Trial Lawyer Lindsey Graham But Graham Wishes the GOP Would 'Get Off' Trial Lawyer Bashing
5:03 PM Kerry Highlights Plan to Build a Stronger America on Fifth Day of Journey to Boston July 27
2:03 PM Veterans Set to Play Historic Role at Convention; Kerry Crewmate Speaks Tonight; First Ever Veterans Caucus Today
1:43 PM Kerry Campaign Responds to Club For Growth; Latest Misleading Ad From Bush's Misleading Allies
12:56 PM Democratic Convention Opens with Focus on Kerry-Edwards Plan for America's Future
10:24 AM Kerry and Edwards Highlight Health Care Plan on Journey to Boston; Candidates Continue Journey to Boston on America's Freedom Trail
10:01 AM Updated Week-Ahead Schedule for Teresa Heinz Kerry for July 27-30
1:20 PM Kerry and Edwards Highlight Plan for America's Future as they Continue to Blaze Freedom Trail to Boston
11:49 AM Kerry Highlights Plan to Create Opportunity at Columbus Front Porch Event
11:45 AM Carville, Cleland, Clark to Kick-off the First Ever Veterans Caucus; Kerry to Draw Involvement of Veterans in Convention
Saturday, July 24, 2004
3:39 PM Kerry Letter to Governor Kean and Congressman Hamilton on 9-11 Commission
11:15 AM Kerry: Boston is Where Our Journey Truly Begins
11:05 AM Kerry and Edwards Highlight Optimistic Plan to Build a Stronger America on Day Two of Journey to Boston
1:54 AM Kerry Camp Unveils New Briefing Book for President Bush; Conference Call at 12:30 PM EDT Saturday
Friday, July 23, 2004
4:04 PM New Campaign Ad Highlights Kerry-Edwards Plan to Build a Stronger America; Kerry-Edwards Agenda is America's Agenda: Jobs, Health Care, a Safer America
3:56 PM Text of Kerry Remarks at Kick Off of Journey to Boston on America's Freedom Trail
2:58 PM Kerry, the Communist Party's Choice, Must Repudiate Endorsement, Says AMERIPAC
2:35 PM SATURDAY: Kerry and Edwards Continue to Blaze America's Freedom Trail on Day Two of Journey to Boston
9:24 AM Kerry-Edwards Fact Sheet: Creating a New Army of Patriot
9:19 AM Kerry and Edwards Set Off on Freedom Trail to Boston with a Call to Service
9:02 AM Kerry and Edwards to Embark on Historic Two-Week Cross-Country 'Believe In America' Tour
4:03 PM Kerry-Edwards Campaign -- Kerry and Edwards: Defeating Terrorism and Protecting America
3:52 PM FRIDAY: Kerry and Edwards Kick Off Journey to Boston with a Call to Service
12:53 PM Statement by John Kerry on 9/11 Commission Report
12:29 PM White House Scuttles Bipartisan Agreement in Favor of Reckless Tax Cuts, Says Kerry-Edwards Campaign
12:21 PM Statement by John Kerry on Middle Class Tax Cut Deal
11:11 AM Text of Remarks of Sen. John Kerry (As Prepared for Delivery) at 2004 National Urban League Conference in Detroit on Thursday
9:49 AM Kerry-Edwards Campaign Fact Sheet - George W. Bush: 1,298 Days Later, American Families Still Waiting for A Domestic Agenda
9:31 AM Rep. Harman, Former CIA General Counsel Jeff Smith, Kerry Advisor Rand Beers Host Conference Call to Discuss 9/11 Commission Report
4:06 PM Kerry Spokesperson on New GAO Report on Fiscal Year 2004 Costs for the Global War on Terrorism
3:47 PM Kerry Spanish Language Ad 'Faith' Highlights Shared Values and Commitment to Immigration Reform
3:44 PM Kerry to Address 2004 National Urban League Conference Thursday
2:26 PM Another Failure to Keep Faith With America's Military: Why Won't Jeb Bush Pressure the President to Deliver Bulletproof Vests to Soldiers in Iraq?
9:18 AM Fact Sheet: Kerry-Edwards Opportunity Agenda Will Create Jobs and Strengthen Communities
9:12 AM Kerry-Edwards Opportunity Agenda Will Create Jobs and Strengthen Communities
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
10:01 PM Letter Carriers Union Endorses Kerry-Edwards Ticket
6:20 PM Statement by John Kerry on Samuel R. Berger
5:23 PM Kerry Shatters Quarterly Presidential Fundraising Record with $99.2 Million; Tops Bush in Fundraising for Fourth Straight Month
4:08 PM New Ad Highlights Kerry-Edwards Economic Plan for a Stronger America
6:48 PM Tuesday Advisory: Cleland and National Vets for Kerry Coordinator on Historic Role of Veterans at Democratic Convention
5:19 PM Kerry-Edwards: Highlights from the Republican Party Platform
12:51 PM Kerry: Kerry and Edwards Have a Real Plan to Lower Health Care Costs; Bush-Cheney Have No Real Plan on Health Care and Medical Malpractice Plan Sides With Insurance Industry and Won't Reduce Costs
9:40 AM Sen. Bob Graham, Rep. Jim Turner and Gen. Wesley Clark on Upcoming Release of 9/11 Commission Report; Conference Call at NOON Today
8:49 AM Kerry and Edwards to Blaze America's Freedom Trail to Boston Convention; Journey from Kerry's Birthplace to Birthplace of America
8:40 AM Shaheen, Alex Kerry and Kerry Crewmate to Discuss Kerry-Edwards Journey on America's Freedom Trail to Convention in Conference Call
Sunday, July 18, 2004
5:26 PM John Edwards to Continue 'Front Porch Tour: Hometown Values for a Stronger America' in Durham
3:58 PM Kerry: America the Vulnerable; How Our Government is Failing to Protect Us from Terrorism
1:36 PM Edwards Says Families Still Struggle to Make Ends Meet
Saturday, July 17, 2004
1:36 PM Elizabeth Edwards Makes Solo Debut on Campaign Trail to Address Children's Defense Fund Symposium in Tennessee
11:11 AM Kerry: Bush Radio Address Ignores Truth About the Status Of Children
Friday, July 16, 2004
5:52 PM Text of Remarks by Sen. John Edwards to Southwest Voter Registration Education Project Annual Dinner
5:43 PM National Poll Shows Kerry Leading Bush by Slight Margin, Americans Favoring Self-Determination for Puerto Rico by Large Majority
4:32 PM Text of Remarks by Sen. Kerry as Prepared for Delivery to American Federation of Teachers National Convention

3:54 PM AFT Delegates Endorse, Welcome John Kerry at AFT Convention
2:26 PM Thousands to Gather for Kerry-Edwards National Women's Organizing Day; 250 House Parties to Take Place This Saturday

1:39 PM Kerry Calls for Reform of Intelligence Services; Nearly Three Years After 9/11, Intelligence Problems Not Fixed
1:30 PM Edwards Outlines Kerry-Edwards Plan to Lift Up Families, Stresses Importance of Passing the Bipartisan AgJobs Legislation
9:31 AM Kerry Education Plan Will Strengthen Our Schools and Extend Opportunity
Thursday, July 15, 2004
8:35 PM Friday: Edwards Addresses Southwest Voter Registration Education Project Dinner
3:10 PM Friday: Kerry Addresses the 2004 American Federation of Teachers National Convention
2:30 PM Kerry-Edwards Campaign Accepts Commission's Debate Schedule
1:54 PM Kerry Campaign Releases Bush-Cheney Ad Fact Check: "Family Priorities"
12:15 PM Text of Remarks by Senator John Kerry to NAACP Convention
11:28 AM Edwards Joins Kerry in Taking Shared Vision and Values to America's Front Porches
9:25 AM Kerry Pledges to Lift Up America's Families at NAACP and on Front Porch Tour; Begins Four-Month Effort to Share Plan for a Stronger America with Families and Their Neigbors Across Country
9:02 AM In Seattle July 15: Teresa Heinz Kerry Focuses on Keeping America Healthy; Kerry-Edwards Plan Offers Policy Prescription
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
9:01 PM Kerry Takes Campaign for a Stronger America to Charleston, WV on Thursday
7:45 PM Thursday in PA: Kerry Delivers Remarks to the NAACP and Kicks Off 'Front Porch Tour'
2:45 PM Edwards Statement on Federal Marriage Amendment
2:18 PM Kerry Statement on Federal Marriage Amendment
2:11 PM Kerry: What Did He Know and When Did He Know It? Bush Fights the Release of More Potential Damaging Information
12:05 PM Edwards Hits the Trail: Kerry Running Mate Embarks on First Solo Campaign Trip Following Last Week's Announcement
11:02 AM Kerry-Edwards Campaign: Did Anyone in the White House Read the Full National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq?
10:42 AM Edwards vs. Bush Will Put Spotlight on Patients' Rights Says FTCR
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
4:47 PM Statement of John Kerry on the Signing of the Extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act
3:35 PM Kerry Campaign Urges BC04 to Release Documents Relating to Bush's Performance in Office
3:01 PM Kerry Statement on New Overtime Report
2:15 PM Press Conference Wednesday, July 14 at Noon EDT; Kerry-Edwards Campaign Unveils New, Unprecedented African American Ad Campaign
9:13 AM Kerry-Edwards Campaign: Bush Economy Leaves Families Less Secure; State-by-State Numbers Break Down Bush's Broken Jobs Promise
5:11 PM Ronald Reagan Jr. to Speak at Democratic Nat'l. Convention; Kerry-Edwards Vision Appealing to Independents, Says Campaign
3:29 PM Kerry Statement on Reducing Nuclear Threats; Fact Sheet on Bush and Nuclear Terrorism
12:11 PM Kerry-Edwards Conference Call at 2:30 PM EDT Today to Discuss New Spanish Language Ad Campaign
11:09 AM Kerry-Edwards Campaign Announces Largest Hispanic Ad Buy in Presidential Campaign History
10:15 AM Study: Kerry's Fiscal Agenda 'Makeover' Won't Improve Budget Picture for Taxpayers
9:26 AM Kerry-Edwards Fact Sheet: Bringing Opportunity to All of America's Families
9:21 AM Kerry Pledges to Stand Up for America's Values and Help All Americans Get Ahead
Sunday, July 11, 2004
1:42 PM Kerry Campaigns in Boston July 12
Saturday, July 10, 2004
7:07 PM Kerry-Edwards Campaign Releases First Ad Featuring John Edwards Stumping For John Kerry
11:06 AM Text of Sen. John Edwards' Radio Address to the Nation on July 10
Friday, July 09, 2004
6:14 PM Kerry, Edwards to Bring Campaign for a Stronger America to North Carolina July 10
3:58 PM Kerry Spokesperson Reaction to Senate Intelligence Committee Report on US Intelligence Community's Prewar Intelligence Assessments on Iraq
3:21 PM Statement by John Kerry on International Court of Justice Ruling Regarding Israel's Security Fence
11:09 AM Fact Sheet: Kerry and Edwards Pledge to Relieve Strains on Overburdened Military
11:08 AM Kerry and Edwards Pledge to Relieve Strains on Overburdened Military, Outline Steps to Strengthen Military, America's Security
11:07 AM Revised: Kerry Campaign Manager and Strategists to Give Campaign Update; Note Call Is at 11:15 a.m.
9:08 AM Kerry Campaign Manager and Strategists to Give Campaign Update: Conference Call at 10:30 a.m. EDT
1:46 PM Kerry Campaign Response and Fact Check on New Bush Ad
1:38 PM Jobless Claims Lowest in Four Years
1:06 PM Conference Call Today: Business Leaders Excited About Kerry- Edwards Ticket; Say Kerry-Edwards Plan Will Build Strong Economy
10:41 AM Kerry and Edwards Highlight Shared Vision for Stronger America; New Team for New America Hits the Trail for Day Two of Nationwide Tour
10:09 AM Support for Kerry-Edwards Surges Across the Country; Americans Gather in at Least 20 States
10:04 AM Kerry, Edwards Continue 'Journey Across America' in South Florida July 8; Satellite Advisory
6:04 PM America Is United: The Kerry-Edwards Ticket Is a New Team for a New America
4:22 PM THURSDAY: Kerry and Edwards Highlight Their Shared Vision for a Stronger America
3:25 PM Bush Hits the Panic Button; President Personally Attacks New Kerry-Edwards Ticket in its First 24 Hours
12:49 PM Bush Plays Politics With Judges Today; Kerry-Edwards Admin Will Nominate Judges who Respect Rights and Freedoms
12:08 PM A New Team for A New America; Kerry & Edwards Families Meet in Pittsburgh Following Edwards' Selection; Photo Available
11:34 AM Kerry-Edwards Campaign Unveils New Round of National Ads Highlighting Their Positive Vision for America
11:16 AM The Kerry-Edwards Ticket Will Inspire America, Says Rep. Meeks
10:04 AM Kerry, Edwards Barnstorm Across America; Making First Joint Appearance, New Team for New America Hits PA, OH, FL on Kick Off of 4-Day Tour
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
10:10 PM Kerry and Edwards Depart Pittsburgh for First Campaign Swing
8:02 PM Advisory: Kerry and Edwards to Campaign for the First Time in Cleveland Wednesday
6:27 PM Wednesday: Kerry and Edwards Kick Off Journey Across America
6:16 PM Kerry Takes 'New Team for a New America' to the Airwaves
5:26 PM AFGE Applauds Choice of John Edwards as Vice Presidential Candidate; North Carolina Senator a Friend to Labor and Federal Workers
4:03 PM Kerry's VP Choice a Poor Choice for Women, Unborn Children
3:40 PM U.S. Rep. Candice Miller Statement on Kerry Running Mate Decision
2:55 PM Kerry and Edwards Arrive in Pittsburgh Tonight; New Team for A New American to Meet Privately in Pittsburgh Before Campaign Swing
1:10 PM Kerry Campaign Releases Fact Check on Bush-Cheney Ad 'First Choice'
1:07 PM Planned Parenthood Applauds Sen. Kerry for Choosing Women's Rights Advocate Edwards as Running Mate; Edwards' Pro-choice Credentials Strengthen Democratic Ticket
12:22 PM Kerry Campaign Fact Sheet 'Setting the Record Straight: McCain on Edwards, the Democratic Ticket and the Vice Presidency'
12:10 PM NARAL Pro-Choice America Applauds 'Dream Ticket'; Says Kerry-Edwards Will Protect a Woman's Right to Choose
11:04 AM Kerry and Edwards: A New Team for a New America; Fact Sheet on John Edwards
10:50 AM Kerry and Edwards: A New Team for a New America
9:58 AM Remarks of Senator John Kerry
9:43 AM Kerry - Edwards: A New Team for a New America
12:59 PM Kerry Celebrates American Spirit and Optimism; Joins Wife and Guests from PA, OH and WV at Pittsburgh Independence Day Picnic
12:40 PM Kerry Kicks Off Focus on Restoring Responsible Leadership to the White House Tuesday; Events in Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and D.C.
Sunday, July 04, 2004
1:49 PM MONDAY: Kerry Celebrates Independence Day in Pittsburgh
10:16 AM Kerry Celebrates 4th of July in America's Heartland
Saturday, July 03, 2004
5:12 PM Kerry Campaign Response to Cheney's Ohio Remarks
2:44 PM Sunday: Kerry Celebrates Fourth of July in America's Heartland
2:00 PM Kerry: It's Time We Fought for Family Farmers; Continues to Outline Plan to Strengthen Rural America
11:12 AM Fact Sheet - John Kerry: Expanding the Promise of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
11:07 AM Text of Senator John Kerry's Radio Address to the Nation
Friday, July 02, 2004
4:22 PM Kerry Outlines Vision for a Stronger Rural America; Kicks Off Independence Day Tour to Celebrate the Spirit of America
2:57 PM 'Celebrating the Spirit of America' -- Remarks of Senator John Kerry in Cloquet, Minn.
1:07 PM SATURDAY: Kerry Talks About Plan for a Stronger Rural America as 'Celebrating the Spirit of America' Tour Continues
10:48 AM Kerry Campaign Fact Sheet on Expanding the Promise of Civil Rights Act
10:36 AM Statement of John Kerry on 40th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act of 1964
8:59 AM Kerry Outlines Vision for a Stronger Rural America; Kicks Off Independence Day Tour to Celebrate the Spirit of America
Thursday, July 01, 2004
4:57 PM Kerry Campaign Response to Vice President's Speech in New Orleans
4:20 PM Statement of Kerry Spokesperson on Latest Bush Ad
2:57 PM Kerry Daughters to Join 'Celebrating the Spirit of America' Bus Tour
2:23 PM Kerry Campaign Urges White House to Disavow Chamber of Commerce Slap at Workers Hit by Outsourcing
12:42 PM Kerry Kicks off 'Celebrating the Spirit of America' Bus Tour; Lays Out Vision for Rural America July 2
9:29 AM Kerry: Bush Leaving Rural America Behind; Launching Bus Tour to Strengthen Rural Communities, Small Towns
8:47 AM Kerry Endorsed by National Farmers Union PAC
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
9:14 PM Rural Leaders Discuss New State-by-State Report on Bush Leaving Rural America Behind and Kerry Plans to Visit Midwest
7:04 PM Kerry Campaign Statement on New CDC Health Interview Survey
3:46 PM Statement of Kerry Economic Advisor Gene Sperling on the Federal Reserve Interest Rate Increase
10:51 AM New Ad Spotlights Kerry's Lifetime of Service and Strength; "Pilot" to Air in New Mexico Starting Today
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
5:41 PM Kerry Plan Will Expand Opportunity through Education; Focuses on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning; Actuality Available
4:38 PM Statement from Kerry Advisor Rand Beers on Pentagon Plan to Utilize Troops from the Individual Ready Reserve
4:28 PM Kerry Urges SBA to Withdraw Small Business Size Standard Proposal
4:12 PM Kerry Campaign Fact Sheet: Extending the American Dream, Reforming America's Immigration Laws
3:50 PM Fund for Reconciliation and Development: New Bush Administration Restrictions on Cuba Travel Prompt Support for Kerry
1:47 PM Poll: Muslim Voters Favor Kerry, Nader
1:43 PM Statement of Kerry National Security Advisor Rand Beers on the President's Speech in Istanbul
11:27 AM Text of Prepared Remarks of Sen. John Kerry at the 33rd Annual Rainbow/PUSH Coalition & Citizenship Education Fund Conference
10:47 AM Kerry Endorsed by the Committee for Hispanic Causes BOLD PAC; Hispanic Congressional Leaders Announce Endorsement in Phoenix
9:59 AM John Kerry Unveils His Plan for 'Next Economy' Skills; Math and Science, Higher Education, and Lifelong Learning for All Americans
9:44 AM New Kerry Plan will Expand Opportunity through Education; Focuses on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning to Open Doors of Opportunity
Monday, June 28, 2004
9:50 PM Sally Ride to Discuss New Kerry Proposal to Encourage Women and Minorities to Pursue Science and Math
4:59 PM Statement by John Kerry on the Transfer of Sovereignty in Iraq
3:41 PM Kerry to Hold Town Hall Meeting at National Council of La Raza's 37th Annual Conference
1:50 PM Kerry to Deliver Remarks at 33rd Annual Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and Citizenship Education Fund Conference
12:30 PM Remarks of Senator John Kerry
11:58 AM Kerry Calls for Stronger Relationship with Latin America
Friday, June 25, 2004
6:25 PM Kerry Spokesperson Statement on New CBO Estimate of War Costs for Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Homeland Security
5:33 PM Kerry Spokesperson Calls on Bush to Apologize for Using Images of Hitler on Website
3:29 PM Kerry to Take Independence Weekend Bus Tour Through America's Heartland 'Celebrating the Spirit of America'
11:48 AM John Kerry Wins Endorsement of the American Federation of Government Employees; Federal Employee Union Backs Presidential Challenger
11:34 AM 'From Your House to the White House'; Tens of Thousands to Kick off Kerry's Nationwide House Party Summer Series this Saturday
10:47 AM Kerry Discusses Vision for Revitalizing and Strengthening U.S. Relations with Latin America at NALEO Conference
10:26 AM Kerry to Appear with Union Bosses Tainted by Corruption at Jesse Jackson's Conference on Tuesday Says NLPC
8:59 AM Kerry Pledges to Fight for Jobs in Ohio and Across the Country
Thursday, June 24, 2004
6:44 PM Kerry Plan Will Restore America's Technological Leadership, Bring Broadband to Communities Across the Country; Audio Available
4:53 PM Lee Iacocca Endorses Kerry for President; 2000 Bush Backer SwingsSupport to Kerry in 2004; Audio Advisory-Actuality Available
4:39 PM Lee Iacocca Remarks Endorsing John Kerry for President
3:59 PM FRIDAY: Kerry Discusses Plan to Build a Stronger Economy with Ohio Workers
2:04 PM Friday: Kerry Discusses Plan to Build a Stronger Economy with Ohio Workers
1:33 PM Statement of Kerry Spokesperson on Cheney Supreme Court Decision
9:23 AM Kerry Plan to Create Millions of High-Tech Jobs, Restore America's Tech Leadership; Will Bring Power of Broadband to Communities Across the Country
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
6:33 PM Tech Experts Discuss Kerry Plan to Strengthen America by Investing in Technology
4:41 PM Statement of John Kerry on Building International Support for Our Mission in Iraq
3:02 PM George W. Bush: A Losing Economic Record; Comparison from Kerry Campaign
1:46 PM Kerry Campaign Announces Two New Key Senior Staff Additions to Campaign
1:12 PM Kerry to Outline Plan to Strengthen America Through Technology and Innovation on Thursday
12:26 PM Kerry: HMOs and the Three Faces of Bush
10:52 AM Statement of John Kerry on the Anniversary of Title IX
10:38 AM Kerry Campaign Hosts Conference Call Today at Noon; Rep. Emmanuel, Sperling to Discuss White House Economic Performance
9:33 AM Kerry Outlines Plan to Strengthen Health Care, Highlights Importance of Real Patient Protections
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
8:35 PM UPDATE: Albright and Berger to Discuss Iraq on Conference Call; Time Changed to 1:15 p.m. ET
6:11 PM Kerry Campaign Hosts Conf. Call June 23 at 10:45 a.m.; Madeleine Albright, Samuel R. Berger to Discuss Transfer of Power in Iraq
5:56 PM Kerry: Bush Campaign's Misleading Statistics Miss the Mark
4:13 PM Statement from John Kerry on the Anniversary of the GI Bill
3:28 PM UPDATE: New Positive Kerry Campaign Ad Emphasizes John Kerry's Plans to Build a Stronger America
2:35 PM Kerry Campaign Responds to Revised Terror Report
11:15 AM New Positive Kerry Campaign Ad Emphasizes Kerry's Plans to Build A Stronger America
12:18 AM Kerry to Return to Washington, DC to Vote for Mandatory Vets Funding
5:17 PM Tuesday: Kerry to Highlight Plan to Strengthen America by Investing in Technology
5:13 PM Kerry Statement on Supreme Court HMO Decision
9:48 AM Kerry Pledges to Once Again Make America the Leader in Science; 48 Nobel Prize Winning Scientists Endorse Kerry for President
9:42 AM Kerry Campaign Fact Sheet on John Kerry's Strategy to Support Sound Science and Reinvigorate American Innovation
Sunday, June 20, 2004
5:08 PM Conf. Call Monday 1:30 P.M. EDT: Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists Discuss Kerry Plan to Bring Science Back to White House
4:41 PM Kerry Kicks Off Weeklong Focus on Building a Stronger America Through Science, Technology and Innovation on Monday, June 21
4:22 PM Statement of John Kerry on World Refugee Day and the Need for Action in Darfur
Saturday, June 19, 2004
11:07 AM Kerry for President Reality Check On The President's Radio Address
Friday, June 18, 2004
6:28 PM Kerry: Bush's VA to Close Hospitals While VA Officials Go Shopping at the Sharper Image?
4:58 PM Kerry Calls for a $7 Minimum Wage to Help Families Get Ahead; Audio Advisory-Actuality Available
4:25 PM Statement from Kerry Campaign Manager on Republican Plan to Consider Gay Marriage Amendment
4:20 PM Kerry Statement on the Murder of Paul Johnson
3:19 PM Kerry Campaign: Americans Are too Optimistic to Settle for George Bush's Economy
10:26 AM Kerry Calls for a $7 Minimum Wage to Help Families Get Ahead; New Report Shows Working Women Benefit Most from Increase
6:18 PM UPDATED: Kerry to Discuss Plan to Increase Minimum Wage and Build a Stronger Economy for America's Families; Note Corrected Address
4:18 PM The Bush Trade Record: Long on Rhetoric, Short on Action, Says Kerry Campaign
1:08 PM Kerry to Attend Major Asian Pacific Islander American Community Event; APIA Kerry Parties to Take Place in 24 States on Same Day
9:46 AM Kerry Pledges to Strengthen and Expand the Middle Class during Michigan Campaign Stop
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
9:40 PM Kerry: Network News Hammers Bush on Iraq Assertions
6:51 PM Kerry Unveils Plan to Ease Strain on Working Families; Audio Advisory -- Actuality Available
5:59 PM Kerry Campaign: It's Your Money -- The White House Spent $100K on A Red Carpet for Bush's D-Day Speech?
2:13 PM Kerry Campaign Statement on New Families USA Report
11:56 AM Kerry Raises $100 Million in Just Three Months, Topping Bush for Third Straight Month, Doubling Bush for May
10:18 AM John Kerry's Plan to Honor Work, Family; Plan to Offer $800 in Additional Tax Cuts for Childcare, Quality Afterschool Program
9:44 AM Kerry Unveils Plan to Ease Strain on Working Families; Plan to Offer Afterschool Programs for 3.5 Million Children, $800 Tax Cut
6:03 PM Remarks by President Bush and President Karzai of Afghanistan in Press Availability
5:29 PM Kerry: Bush Exaggerates Claims About Zarqawi
4:17 PM Kerry Pledges to Build a Stronger Economy for America's Families; Audio Advisory-Actuality Available
3:37 PM Kerry to Visit Columbus to Outline Plan to Help Families Squeezed by the Economy
1:24 PM Kerry Statement on the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission's Report
12:58 PM Kerry: Caught! Administration's Own Numbers Contradict Bush Campaign; Out of Touch Bush Campaign Claims Wages are Increasing, While Government Report Shows Opposite
9:33 AM Kerry Pledges to Build A Stronger Economy for America's Families
3:12 PM Kerry to Discuss Plan to Build a Stronger Economy for America's Families in New Jersey June 15
Saturday, June 12, 2004
11:11 AM John Kerry: Supporting Stem Cell Research to Find Cures for Millions of Americans Suffering from Debilitating Diseases
11:08 AM Kerry: We Must Lift the Barriers that Stand in the Way of Science
8:02 AM Bipartisan Senate Majority Calls for Nearly 50 Percent Increase in YouthBuild Funding (Kerry program)
2:29 PM Statement by Senator Kerry on the Crisis in Darfur
Sunday, June 06, 2004
2:00 PM Text of Remarks by Sen. John Kerry in Bedford High School Commencement Address as Prepared for Delivery June 6
Saturday, June 05, 2004
6:24 PM Statement from Sen. John Kerry on the Death of Ronald Reagan
11:15 AM Kerry to Give Commencement Address Sunday to Students of Bedford High School
1:25 PM Kerry Campaign 'Fact Check' on New Bush Ad
1:13 PM Kerry Campaign Statement on New Bush Ad
11:09 AM Kerry Campaign Statement on New Unemployment Numbers
9:39 AM Kerry Kicks Off Veterans Mission to Organize 1 Million Vets Across Country; Asks for Support to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
5:18 PM Kerry Campaign Statement on OPEC Decision to Boost Production
3:55 PM Audio Advisory: Kerry: We Must Strengthen our Military to Meet Today's Challenges
3:41 PM Kerry to Kick off Veterans for Kerry Operations in All 50 States Friday; Conference Call and Rally in Minnesota

How many of these were you aware of compared to your Knowledge of the Bush smears? It is your responsibility to find out what our candidate is up to if as you attack him for an ineffective campaign based on network coverage. Kerry will never be able to control the media shills any more than Clinton could. I can't think of more infuriating coverage than he got despite his war room response, which was no more responsive than the Kerry rapid response team . All of the quick responses by the Clinton camp di nothing to blunt the bimbo eruptions, but Clinton managed to reach the American voters by staying on message and speaking to the issues that most concern them. That is precisely what Kerry is engaged in now. It is absurd to blame Kerry for the copverage of his campaign from the shills who are in the bush bag, and to claim that he has been flat-footed ignores all of the efforts that he has made so far.

How many of these have you promoted here, and in your e-mails and other appeals?

[Democat]

3. Maybe Kerry should attack Bush on something, rather than playing defense

The environment would be a great one for Kerry to be on the offense for. But instead we'll probably get more defense. :(

[bigtree]

4. why don't you bother to check the campaign before you attack them

for being soft. This is an annoying habit. You consistently misrepresent their efforts. For what?

Kerry-Edwards Campaign Statement on 'America For Sale':

EASING RULES FOR INDUSTRY WHILE IGNORING THE RISKS FOR FAMILIES:

-- INTEREST: Coal Mining Industry Gave Hundreds of Thousands to Bush Campaigns. George Bush has received hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from the coal mining industry. So far, Bush-Cheney has received over $300,000 from the mining industry. According to a Washington Post analysis, "a side-by-side comparison of one of the three proposed rules and the memorandums prepared by Latham & Watkins, one of Washington's premier corporate environmental law firms, shows that at least a dozen paragraphs were lifted, sometimes verbatim, from the industry suggestions." ( http://www.crp.org ; Public Citizen; Washington Post, 1/31/04)

RULE: Bush Eased New Source Regulations to Protect Polluters. Rather than enforce the law and force utilities and other sources to reduce harmful emissions, George Bush has gutted the Clean Air Act by creating a huge new loophole that will enable dirty, old plants to continue to operate without controlling emissions. The Baltimore Sun reported, "Yesterday, the Bush administration essentially sided with industry and handed power plants and other facilities the flexibility they have sought. The EPA said it was clarifying 'routine maintenance' so facilities could spend up to 20 percent of the value of their primary equipment in any single renovation, without triggering new source review." (Baltimore Sun, 8/28/03)

-- INTEREST: 61 Pioneers Were From The Energy and Natural Resources Industry. 61 Pioneers, each of whom pledged to raise $100,000 for Bushs 2000 campaign were from the Energy and Natural Resources industry. Five of these Pioneers, including Edison Electric Institute President Thomas Kuhn, were appointed to Bush's energy transition team. (White House For Sale, http://www.whitehouseforsale.org )

More:
http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?ReleaseID=34774
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KerryEdwards: Committed to Ensuring Nevada Does Not Become A Nuclear Waste Repository

8/10/2004 9:15:00 AM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Kerry-Edwards 2004 released the following fact sheet on nuclear waste today:

"Rest assured, Nevada, if I'm the president of the United States, Yucca Mountain will not be a repository," -- John Kerry, May, 17, 2004

Storing nuclear waste safely is of vital interest to the nation. Spent reactor fuel created as a by-product of the nuclear power process in reactors, can remain highly radioactive for hundreds of thousands of years, endangering the public if not properly disposed.

In his 2000 campaign, George Bush said he would not send nuclear waste to Yucca Mountain unless it was deemed scientifically safe. Yet his administration ignored sound science and adopted an irresponsible policy that rushed to pursue arbitrary deadlines to build a waste repository at Yucca. Those deadlines are based on the Bush administration's highest priority: moving waste to Nevada as soon as possible, regardless of what scientists know -- and do not know -- about the safety of Yucca Mountain.

John Kerry has a long record of opposing delivering waste in Yucca mountain. A Kerry-Edwards administration will make the hallmark of the nation's nuclear waste program an unwavering commitment to scientific integrity and to the protection of public health and the environment. George Bush broke his promise to the people of Nevada

THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S REPOSITORY PROGRAM IS UN-SAFE AND UN- SOUND.

Read the release:
http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?ReleaseID=34521
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KerryEdwards 2004 Releases Plan to Protect National Parks, Preserve Natural Resources for Future Generations

GRAND CANYON, Ariz., Aug. 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Kerry-Edwards 2004 Today released the following outline of a plan to protect National Parks:

KERRY-EDWARDS: COMMITTED TO OUR NATIONAL PARKS

Plan for a Stronger America Will Restore $600 Million Shortfall to National Parks

John Kerry and John Edwards are committed to preserving our national parks for the benefit of current and future generations. The National Parks are one of the treasures of the American landscape. Each year, there are over 280 million visits to National Parks, and they provide children and families with strong and lasting connections to our national heritage. Strong clean National Parks provide links to our history and underscore commitment to future generations. Our National Parks also provide an important contribution to local communities. In 2001, the 280 million people who visited National Parks spent $10.6 billion during their visits. This parks-related tourism generated $4.5 billion in wages, salaries, and benefits, and it supported 267,000 jobs. (Money Generator Model 2, Michigan State University)

BUSH/CHENEY BROKEN PROMISES AND MISLEADING AMERICA ON NATIONAL PARKS: During the 2000 campaign, candidate George Bush promised to "restore and renew" America's national parks. Instead of keeping this promise to American families and preserving our national heritage for future generations, Bush has promoted policies that break that commitment and endanger the future sustainability of our parks. (Governor George W. Bush, "National Parks, National Treasures," 9/13/00)

-- Bush Policies Threaten Visitor Experience and Endanger National and Cultural Resources. The system-wide operations shortfall of over $600 million annually has resulted in rampant understaffing and site closures. Visitor education programs have been eliminated; cultural and natural resource preservation has been neglected; school groups are routinely denied guided tours of sites such as Gettysburg and Yellowstone, which serve as living classrooms. Families that visit the parks are confronted with unsafe trails, unclean facilities, and a shortage of safety staff. (National Parks Conservation Association, "Endangered Rangers," 4/04)

-- Bush Administration is Muzzling U.S. Parks Officials About the Shortfall. The Bush administration is muzzling the voices of the Park Superintendents by ordering them not to stray in public comments from a list of rosy stances on budget matters, according to an advocacy group. A memo from NPS headquarters instructs park officials to downplay cuts in operations budgets as service level adjustments and to praise the environmental policies of the Bush administration. The Bush administration even fired the U.S. Park Police Chief after she publicly raised concerns about budget and security issues. (Associated Press 5/24/04, Washington Post 7/10/04)

Read the release:
http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?ReleaseID=34473
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Why do you come here to spread your misery about our candidate?

[Democat]

5. How about some ads? (response to bigtree)

Bush doesn't just use press releases, he uses attack ads - lots of them!

Somehow I responded to the wrong post. :)

[bigtree]

7. If you paid any attention at all you would know that the campaign is

restricted to spending federal funds after the convention. Since Bush pushed his into late August, the campaign has been forced to shepard their money until after the republican convention, lest they be caught short and at a disadvantage at the end of the election.

on edit: kerry has done rather well under these circumstances in getting coverage. The Moveon ad, despite the necessary condemnation (positioned so that he could call on bush to repudiate the smearvets) was clearly orchestrated to fill the gap in time. Other methods have been an intense focus on local media in key states, and the dispatching of surrogates. I doubt he could do any better with the conflicting, anxious, grousing advice that I have seen on this board. Remember, Kerry has ALL of the Democratic who's who working for him. Unprecedented help. It's hard for me to second guess some of the best minds in the party.