2004 Presidential Campaign Blog

Bush Cheney '04 Web Site Redesign

"Pessimism" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Television Advertisement

ARLINGTON, VA - Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement. The new ad highlights President Bush's leadership in strengthening the economy, including 1.4 million new jobs added since August, in contrast to John Kerry's pessimism about America's growing economy. The new ad, "Pessimism," will air on national cable.

The new ad will be available after 11:00 a.m. at www.georgewbush.com

Script for "Pessimism"

President Bush:
I'm George W. Bush and I approve this message.

President Bush:
I'm optimistic about America because I believe in the people of America.

Voice Over:
After recession, 9-11 and war, now our economy has been growing for ten straight months.

The largest tax relief in history.1.4 million jobs added since August. Inflation, interest and mortgage rates low. Record homeownership.

John Kerry's response?
He's talking about the Great Depression.

One thing's sure... Pessimism never created a job.

John Kerry "Veterans for Kerry" Nationwide Launch

On Friday, June 4, 2004, Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry joined fellow veterans from across the country at a rally in Minneapolis to kick off the national Veterans for Kerry operation. Among the veterans joining Kerry in Minneapolis were former Senator Max Cleland, former Vietnam crewmates of Kerry's, the Bolanos brothers, the only four brothers to serve in Vietnam. Senator Kerry said at the rally, "Today I’m proud to announce Veterans for Kerry, a group of men and women in all 50 states helping organize veterans, bringing our message to voters across America.”