Politics: A Deep Divide

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Thursday, October 14, 2004 The Final Presidential Debate A Deep Divide on Domestic Front President Bush and John F. Kerry battled sharply over domestic issues Wednesday in the final debate of the 2004 campaign. The Democratic nominee charged that the president has compiled a record of failure on the economy and health care, and Bush attacked Kerry's Senate record. • Analysis: Standing Tall in Their Respective Corners • Tom Shales: Round 3: Bush Grins, Spins but Doesn't Win • Debate Referee: Read the Transcript, Check the Facts • Live Analysis From: Robert Kaiser, Gwen Ifill and Terry Neal Battleground New Jersey Terror Threat Narrows Presidential Race New Jersey is perhaps the purest example of the terrorism differential. Tick off the usual hot-button issues -- education, the environment, gun control -- and Democrat John F. Kerry leads by 20 points. Then mention terrorism, and watch his lead shrink to single digits in the polls. Fritz Hollings The Nitty-Gritty Senator After 38 years in the Senate, Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings is heading home to Charleston with his wife, Peatsy. Unfortunately he'll be taking his famous tart tongue with him. Daily Tracking Poll If the 2004 presidential election were being held today, would you vote for George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, the Republicans, John Kerry and John Edwards, the Democrats, or Ralph Nader and Peter Camejo, the independents? Which candidate are you leaning toward? Methodology | Poll Trends | Today's Full Results | Results by Demographics Advertisement Get your news just the way you like it. Add your favorite columnists and topics to a washingtonpost.com newsletter delivered to your in-box each morning. It's a free and easy way to make sure you never miss a thing. Personalize your e-mail today and enjoy customized articles tomorrow. Which state has hosted the most presidential and vice presidential debates? A. California B. Missouri C. Florida D. Kentucky More Political News Senator Defends Shutting Hill Office: Security Briefings Alarmed Dayton POWs Shown in Film Join Swift Boat Group's Anti-Kerry Efforts Kerry Returns Bush Volley on Health Care For Women, a Year to Make History: Number of Candidates on National, State Ballots Reflects a Rise in Aspirations Registering Voters: Add One, Take Away Two Fla. Steps In to Speed Up State-Federal Everglades Cleanup Slouching Toward Washington Standing Tall in Their Respective Corners Attacks Misleading and Out of Context: Debate Highlights Philosophical Split Round 3: Bush Grins, Spins but Doesn't Win Mention of Gay Daughter a Cheap Trick, Lynne Cheney Says Bringing Pressure to Bear on Cancer Policy Congress Leaves Some Priority Bills Unfinished Whistle-Blowers Often Unheard, Advocate Says WASHINGTON IN BRIEF LIVE DISCUSSIONS • Live, 10 a.m. ET: Debate Analysis From Robert G. Kaiser • Live, 11 a.m. ET: Comedian and Commentator Mo Rocca • Live, Noon ET: PBS's Gwen Ifill • Live, 1 p.m. ET: Talking Points With Terry M. Neal • Transcript: Federal Diary With Stephen Barr • Transcript: Filmmaker Martin Smith on "The Choice 2004" • Transcript: The Gallup Poll's Frank Newport • Transcript: Hotline Editor Vaughn Ververs on the Election • Transcript: Debate Analysis From the Cook Report's Charles Cook • Transcript: Robert G. Kaiser on the Debates • Transcript: Media Backtalk With Howard Kurtz • Live Online: Full List of Political Discussions OPINION • Post Editorial: Debate Ducking • Post Editorial: Correcting a Mistake • George F. Will: Bringing Out the Big Guns • Judith D. Auerbach: The Overlooked Victims of AIDS • Douglas T. Kendall: A Big Question About Clarence Thomas • Tom Toles Cartoon: Wired • More Editorials & Opinion ONLINE EXTRAS • Comparing the Candidates • Charting the Campaign • Terry M. Neal's Talking Points • Dan Froomkin's White House Briefing • Howard Kurtz's Media Notes Extra WEEKLY CAMPAIGN E-MAIL REPORT • Campaign Report: Sign up for free election news and analysis, delivered each Wednesday • Sample Campaign Report E-Mail Newsletter Services To sign up for additional newsletters or get help, visit the E-mail Preferences Page. •   To unsubscribe, visit the E-mail Preferences Page (do not reply to this e-mail). •   For feedback, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. •   For advertising information, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. •   To subscribe to the print edition of The Washington Post newspaper, click here.     Privacy Policy © 2004 The Washington Post Company Previous message View by thread View by date Next message Reply via email to Search the site The Mail Archive home camp03 - all messages camp03 - about the list Expand Previous message Next message The Mail Archive home Add your mailing list FAQ Support Privacy W9TH06BFD07362949E17F3F7FE52C0.pmailer7.DumpShot.4@letters.washingtonpost.com