2004 Presidential Campaign Blog

Bush Cheney '04 Web Site Redesign

"Changing World" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Television Advertisement: "Changing World"

ARLINGTON, VA - Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Changing World."  The new ad highlights President George W. Bush's vision to keep America moving forward and his conviction to make tough decisions in today's changing world.  The ad also points to the values that make our country strong. The ad will run on national cable and select local markets.

Script for "Changing World"

Voice Over:
The world is changing.
Sometimes in ways that astound.
And others that terrify.
We depend more than ever on our values - family, faith, the freedom we celebrate.
In today's changing world the answers aren't easy.
We need a sense of purpose, a vision for the future, the conviction to do what's right. 

Graphic:
President Bush
Moving America Forward

President Bush:
I'm George W. Bush and I approve this message.  Together, we're moving America forward.

2004 Democratic National Convention Web Site

Boston, MA - Since the opening gavel of the 2004 Democratic National Convention on Monday afternoon, the official Convention website has received more than 16 million hits from visitors across the globe.

Thousands of viewers logged on to the website, www.dems2004.org, to get up-to-the minute information, view live and archived video web streams, and participate in interactive video chats with Convention speakers. The website's servers have transferred an incredible 1.4 terabytes (1,400 gigabytes) of data to 242,303 computers.

The most popular area of the site has been the continuous, cutting-edge live video stream of the Convention stage. The DNCC website has served a total of over 157,000 video streams, accounting for 3,710 hours of total viewing time.

"It was our goal to make this Convention the most interactive in the history of the Democratic Party," said Rod O'Connor, CEO of the DNCC.  "The fact that, in just the first 24 hours of Convention week, this many people are tuning in and actively participating through the website is strong evidence that we're well on our way to achieving that goal."

In all, 1.4 million individual pages were viewed on computers around the world. At the busiest time, the website was receiving 400 hits per second and broadcasting 2,868 simultaneous streams.

More than 2,600 new people signed up to receive the DNCC "E-Delegate"email since Monday, joining thousands of others who will get regular updates of Convention action in their email inboxes.

Kerry Edwards 2004 Web Site Launch

Kerry Edwards Minnesota Headquarters Grand Opening

"Today, July 21st, would have been Paul Wellstone's 60th birthday." said former Vice President Walter Mondale at the grand opening of the Kerry Edwards Minnesota Headquarters. The University Avenue location served as the offices for the Wellstone for Senate 2002 campaign.

"Lifeline" New Kerry-Edwards 2004 TV Ad

New Ad Highlights Kerry-Edwards Economic Plan for a Stronger America

Washington, DC – The Kerry-Edwards campaign today released a new 30-second television ad emphasizing the Kerry-Edwards plan to build an economy that works for America’s families, creating new and better jobs, ending incentives to ship American jobs overseas and investing in the workforce and industries of the future.  The spot is part of the campaign’s strategy to communicate to voters the Kerry-Edwards vision for a stronger America – good paying jobs, affordable health care, energy independence and a respected America that leads strong alliances around the world.  The ad is part of the buy announced at the beginning of the month.

“John Kerry and John Edwards will provide new leadership to make America stronger at home and respected in the world,” said Campaign Manager Mary Beth Cahill. “They believe that a stronger America begins at home and that for American, tomorrow can always be better than today.  They have a real plan to improve the economy, make health care affordable, end our dependence on Mideast oil and strengthen national security.  On their watch, America and America’s families will grow stronger.”

The new ad, “Lifeline,” features John Kerry speaking directly to the camera about the Kerry-Edwards economic plan for America.  He emphasizes that his plan begins by putting an end to tax incentives that are encouraging American companies to ship jobs overseas.  The plan invests in new technologies like alternative fuel sources that’ll be a job engine in the future.  And it focuses on educating our children.  The Kerry-Edwards ticket represents a new team for a new, stronger America. 

“Lifeline” can be viewed online at www.johnkerry.com.  Script and back-up can be found below.

Script:
“Lifeline”
TEXT OF AD:

John Kerry: “I’m John Kerry and I approved this message.”
John Kerry: “I’ve proposed a new economic plan for America. It begins by putting an end to tax incentives that are encouraging American companies to ship jobs overseas.”
John Kerry: “It invests in new technologies like alternative fuel sources that’ll be a job engine in the future.
John Kerry: “And it focuses on educating our children”
John Kerry: “You can read the whole plan yourself at JohnKerry.com. Jobs aren’t just statistics, they’re the lifeline for America’s families.”

Dick Cheney Bush Cheney '04 Rally

Talk show host Sean Hannity was the surprise emcee for a Bush Cheney '04 Rally featuring Vice President Dick Cheney at the Minneapolis Convention Center on July 17, 2004.. He was introduced by his wife Lynne Cheney and joined on stage by two of their grandchildren.

Vice President Cheney closed his speech with the following words: "The President and I are honored by your confidence in us, by your commitment to the cause we all share. We're grateful to our many friends across the great state of Minnesota. Thanks for this tremendous welcome today. We're proud to have you on the team. And together, on November 2nd, we're going to see our cause forward to victory."

"Family Priorities" Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Television Advertisement: "Family Priorities"

ARLINGTON, VA - Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest ad, "Family Priorities."  This ad continues a dialogue with the American people about the priorities of American families. John Kerry has said that he represents "conservative values," but his claim ignores a long history as the most out of the mainstream member of the United States Senate.  Kerry voted against parental notification for teenage abortions and in favor of letting schools distribute the morning after pill without telling parents.  The ad will run in select spot markets.

Script for "Family Priorities"

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

Voice Over:
When it comes to issues that affect our families, are John Kerry's priorities the same as yours?

Kerry voted against parental notification for teenage abortions.

Kerry even voted to allow schools to hand out the morning after pill without parents' knowledge.

He voted to take control away from parents by taking away their right to know.

John Kerry has his priorities.  The question is, are they yours?

George W. Bush Yes, America Can Bus Tour

As part of a three state "Yes, America Can" Bus Tour, President George W. Bush spoke at the DECC in Duluth, Minnesota on July 13, 2004.

"Priorities" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Launches New Ad

ARLINGTON, VA - Today, Bush-Cheney '04 released the campaign's newest ad, "Priorities."  This ad is part of a dialogue with the American people that we will have in the weeks leading up to the Democrat convention about the priorities of America's families.  John Kerry is trying to run away from the record that made him the most out of the mainstream member of the United States Senate.  He began an "extreme makeover" last week on a bus trip when he declared that he understood the "conservative values that they feel" in the heartland.  This ad reflects the true Kerry record.

Script for "Priorities"

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

Voice Over:
Leadership means choosing priorities.
While campaigning, John Kerry has missed over two thirds of all votes.
Missed a vote to lower health-care costs by reducing frivolous lawsuits against doctors.
Missed a vote to fund our troops in combat.
Yet, Kerry found time to vote against the Laci Peterson law that protects pregnant women from violence. 
Kerry has his priorities.  Are they yours?