5:18 P.M. - At the conclusion of counting the Electoral ballots, the Vice President reported to the Joint Session that the votes would be recorded as follows: For the Office of President of the United States, George W. Bush--286; John. F. Kerry--251; John Edwards 1; and for the Office of Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney--286; John Edwards--252.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thank you all for coming. We had a long night -- and a great night. (Applause.) The voters turned out in record numbers and delivered an historic victory. (Applause.)
Earlier today, Senator Kerry called with his congratulations. We had a really good phone call, he was very gracious. Senator Kerry waged a spirited campaign, and he and his supporters can be proud of their efforts.
(Applause.) Laura and I wish Senator Kerry and Teresa and their whole family all our best wishes.
America has spoken, and I'm humbled by the trust and the confidence of my fellow citizens. With that trust comes a duty to serve all Americans, and I will do my best to fulfill that duty every day as your President. (Applause.)...
...The campaign has ended, and the United States of America goes forward with confidence and faith. I see a great day coming for our country and I am eager for the work ahead. God bless you, and may God bless America. (Applause.)
Boston, MA - Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. You just have no idea how warming and how generous that welcome is, your love is, your affection, and I'm gratified by it.
Earlier today, I spoke to President Bush, and I offered him and Laura our congratulations on their victory. We had a good conversation and we talked about the danger of division in our country and the need – the desperate need – for unity, for finding the common ground, coming together...
...I'm proud of what we stood for in this campaign, and of what we accomplished. When we began, no one thought it was possible to even make this a close race. But we stood for real change, change that would make a real difference in the life of our nation, the lives of our families. And we defined that choice to America.
I'll never forget the wonderful people who came to our rallies, who stood in our rope lines, who put their hopes in our hands, who invested in each and every one of us. I saw in them the truth that America is not only great, but it is good.
So here -- so with a grateful heart -- I leave this campaign with a prayer that has even greater meaning to me now that I've come to know our vast country so much better. Thanks to all of you and what a privilege it has been. And that prayer is very simple: God bless America. Thank you.
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On September 2, 2004, in New York City, President George W. Bush accepted the Republican nomination for President. In his address, he promised to build on the accomplishments of his first term by building a safer world and more hopeful America for our workers, families, and children. Over the next four years, President Bush will create new opportunities for American workers. He will help every family adjust to the challenges of a changing world. He will make it easier for every American to have a personal stake in the American dream and to take personal ownership of America’s economic prosperity. Americans can count on President Bush to strengthen our communities, stand by our families and share our values. And President Bush will continue to build a path to security by pressing for reform of the intelligence community and the transformation of our military to meet the threats of the 21st century.
Grand Rapids, MI – Continuing their cross-country tour Monday, John Kerry and John Edwards unveiled their vision of a stronger America, titled “Our Plan for America: Stronger at Home, Respected in the World.” The 252-page book, complete with speech excerpts and photos from the trail, offers a comprehensive look at the optimistic Kerry-Edwards plan to build a stronger, more secure America and the values and experiences at the heart of it.
The book is organized around four urgent challenges facing America: keeping America safe and strong; reviving the American economy and providing more opportunity for middle-class families; fixing our health care system by holding down costs and expanding access to coverage; and charting a path to energy independence.
It is divided into two sections. Section one has three chapters, “Security,” “Opportunity,” and “Family.” Each chapter details elements of the Kerry-Edwards plan to build a stronger America. Section two is composed of key speeches Kerry and Edwards have given throughout the course of this campaign.
With plan in hand, Kerry and Edwards will continue their trip across the country, talking directly with the American people about their vision for a stronger, more respected America. The plan will also be shared with those who cannot make it to their stops. Today, the campaign is delivering the plan to Democratic leaders and supporters in states across the country. It can also be downloaded by interested citizens everywhere on the John Kerry web site.
On October 13 to 15, Congressman Dennis John Kucinich will formally announce his campaign for the presidency at events in 11 states. An additional banquet has been added on the 16th in Washington, D.C.
The first announcement will be made at noon on the 13th in Cleveland City Council Chambers in Cleveland, Ohio. A reception will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Cleveland in the Ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel. Congressman Kucinich will depart at 1:50 p.m., and hold events in Detroit, Mich.; Manchester, N.H.; and Madison, Wis.; before flying to Albuquerque, N.M., on the evening of the 13th. On October 14, Congressman Kucinich will speak at rallies in Albuquerque, N.M.; Austin, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Minneapolis, Minn.; and Chicago, Ill.; before flying to St. Louis, Mo. On October 15, Kucinich will speak at events in St. Louis, Mo.; and Des Moines, Iowa.
Also on October 13 to 15, Kucinich supporters all over the country will hold house parties to raise funds for the campaign. Supporters will celebrate the Presidential Campaign Announcement Tour with a new round of parties. Houses decorated with red, white, and blue balloons and banners will host enthusiastic Kucitizens in towns and cities across the country.
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Joe Lieberman today released his comprehensive vision for America’s future, including the centerpiece of his economic plan: a proposal to bring greater fairness to the tax system by lowering taxes for the middle class and asking corporations and the wealthy to pay their fair share.
Lieberman’s 73-page “Leading With Integrity” plan for America, which Lieberman is promoting in a weeklong tour across the country, is available online.
“By leading with integrity, we can restore fairness to the tax code again. And we can give some real help to struggling middle class families,” he added.
country the fresh start it deserves.”
Lieberman is traveling on the Integrity tour via “WinnebaJoe” (WIN-uh-BAY-Joe) – recreational vehicles that made their debut in September on the “Journey for Joe” tour through Arizona.
CHICAGO, IL - Vowing to take the "Men Only" sign off the White House door, Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun will make her campaign for the Presidency official on Monday September 22, 2003. The Ambassador will make her announcement at 2:00 PM in the David H. Swinton Center on the campus of Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. The stop in South Carolina will be the mid-point of a three state whirlwind tour scheduled to begin that morning in Washington DC and end at the Ambassador's Alma Mater on the Campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Moseley Braun will start her day at 9:00 AM on the campus of Howard University in the Armour J. Blackburn Center. After the first announcement Moseley Braun and a few friends and family will fly to Columbia. From South Carolina she will end her day at 7:00 PM at the Chicago Circle Center on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun is a graduate of Chicago Public Schools, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and received her law degree from the University of Chicago. She served in the U.S. Senate from 1992 to 1998. She was one of two African Americans to serve in the Senate in the 20th century, and the first woman to represent Illinois. After her tenure in the Senate, she served as Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa
The Edwards for President campaign announced today that Senator Edwards’ presidential announcement next Tuesday in Robbins, North Carolina will be held in front of the old Milliken Mill where Senator Edwards’ father, Wallace, worked.
“Robbins is where I learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and fairness that made this country great,” said Edwards. “Watching my father and the people he worked with in the mill was a big part of that. These are the people and the values I will fight for every day as president.”
Senator Edwards’ wife, Elizabeth, will introduce Senator Edwards.
The announcement is scheduled for 10:00 AM in Robbins, NC on Tuesday, September 16, 2003.
John Kerry to Kick Off Candidacy for President in Des Moines
Des Moines, IA– Democratic candidate for President John Kerry will formally announce his candidacy and lay out his vision for a better America on September 2, 2003 in Des Moines, Iowa.
