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All Things Considered

The Real People at the Democratic Convention

July 31, 2004 • A collection of voices from this week's Democratic National Convention -- not of politicians or celebrities, but the words of ushers, security guards and vendors who made the event happen.

News

Bush, Kerry Campaign in Ohio

July 31, 2004 • President Bush and Sen. John Kerry both make campaign stops in Ohio and Pennsylvania, seen as key battleground states, as the White House race picks up again following the Democratic Convention.

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Opinion

Analysis

Reviewing the Democratic Convention

July 31, 2004 • NPR's Brian Naylor discusses the highlights of last week's Democratic National Convention with Republican strategist Frank Donatelli and Joe Trippi, Howard Dean's former campaign manager. They examine which convention moments the the Republicans may use as ammunition.

Opinion

Analysis

Daniel Schorr on Democrats, Darfur

July 31, 2004 • NPR's Scott Simon reviews the week's news with NPR's Daniel Schorr, senior news analyst. Among the topics covered: the Democratic convention and the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan.

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Bush, Kerry Focus on Midwest

July 31, 2004 • President Bush and Sen. John Kerry nearly cross paths on bus tours through the swing states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Kerry questions the president's assertion that the economy is "turning a corner." Bush acknowledges workers' fears, but says the way to save jobs is to keep business taxes low. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

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Kerry, Edwards Hit Trail

July 31, 2004 • Sen. John Kerry and running mate Sen. John Edwards campaign in Pennsylvania on the first day after the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

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Campaigns Plot Money Strategy

July 31, 2004 • Both major presidential candidates have ample resources heading into the last months of the long campaign. How will they spend their money? Hear NPR's Scott Simon, Democratic media consultant Dan Payne and Republican media strategist Todd Domke.

Opinion

Scott Simon on TV and the Conventions

July 31, 2004 • NPR's Scott Simon shares his thoughts on the media coverage of this week's Democratic National Convention -- and hopes for something fuller in years to come.

Economy

Bush: Record Deficit Will Ease

July 31, 2004 • President Bush uses his weekly radio address to defend his economic policies. Though the White House said Friday that the federal deficit will hit a record $445 billion this year, Mr. Bush predicted Saturday that the deficit for 2004 and 2005 will be $100 billion less than his advisers previously estimated.

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Bush Stumps in Midwest

July 31, 2004 • President Bush returns to the campaign trail with a speech evaluating Sen. John Kerry's Senate record as ineffective against terrorism. Both candidates are on a swing through the Midwest. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

The Political Road Ahead for Kerry and Edwards

July 30, 2004 • The last Democratic National Convention balloon has dropped and popped... NPR's Noah Adams and NPR's Juan Williams predict what's ahead for Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry and his running mate, Sen. John Edwards, as they hit the campaign trail in earnest.

Day to Day

An 83-Year-Old DNC Delegate from New Mexico

July 30, 2004 • NPR'S Linda Wertheimer profiles an 83-year-old Democrat from New Mexico who relished his trip to the Democratic National Convention in Boston.

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Kerry's Performance at the Democratic Convention

July 30, 2004 • NPR's Robert Siegel is joined by political columnists David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post to talk about Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, and whether the four-day convention was a success.

Law

Slate's Jurisprudence: Kerry's Plans for Judicial Reform

July 30, 2004 • NPR's Noah Adams talks with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about Sen. John Kerry's plans, should he defeat President Bush in the November election, to tackle tough legal issues like national security and the appointment of federal judges.

Opinion

Janus Adams: Waiting for a Woman to Run for President

July 30, 2004 • Writer Janus Adams is trying to watch the Democratic National Convention coverage with rapt attention. But she admits being distracted by something she thinks is missing: a female contender for president.