2004 Presidential Campaign Blog

"Taxing Our Economy" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Announces New Television Advertisement

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Taxing Our Economy."  The new advertisement highlights John Kerry’s record of voting for higher taxes on the middle class throughout his career in the U.S. Senate. “Taxing Our Economy” will run on national cable and in select local markets. A radio version of the advertisement will also run in select local markets.

Script for "Taxing Our Economy"

President Bush: 

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

Voice Over:

Now Kerry promises …

John Kerry: 

We won’t raise taxes on the middle class.

Voice Over: 

Really??? John Kerry’s voted to raise gas taxes on the middle class …10 times… He supported a 50 cent a gallon gas tax increase. Higher taxes on middle class parents… 18 times. He voted to raise taxes on social security benefits. 98 votes for tax increases. There’s what Kerry says and then there’s what Kerry does.

George W. Bush "Heart and Soul of America" Bus Tour

President Bush made a stop at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 18, 2004.

The huge crowd of over 15,000 supporters cheered as the jumbotron showed the President's campaign bus entering the arena tunnel and then driving onto the floor where the President stepped out and waved to the crowd.

He was introduced by St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly, a Democrat who endorsed the President for re-election. President Bush received one of many standing ovations when he stated "I believe the heart and soul of America is found in places like St. Paul, Minnesota."

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“Victory" 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, "Victory."  The advertisement will run on national cable during Olympic and sports programming and on a health club TV network in more than 250 fitness centers nationwide during the last two weeks of August.  This marks the first time that a presidential candidate has advertised in health clubs and is part of a continuing effort to reach voters in new ways.  The health club TV network, operated by ClubCom, Inc., runs on full size TVs and personal view screens in ClubCom's fitness club partners.

Script for “Victory"

President Bush:

I’m George W. Bush and I approve this message.

Voice Over:

In 1972...there were 40 democracies in the world. Today...120. Freedom is spreading throughout the world like a sunrise. And this Olympics... there will be two more free nations… And two fewer terrorist regimes. With strength, resolve and courage, democracy will triumph over terror. And, hope will defeat hatred.

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President Bush.  Moving America Forward.

“Solemn Duty" 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, "Solemn Duty."  The new advertisement emphasizes President George W. Bush's most solemn duty - to keep America safe and bring terrorists to justice. The ad will run on national cable and in select local markets.

Script for “Solemn Duty"

President Bush:

I’m George W.  Bush and I approve this message.

Voice Over:

My most solemn duty is to lead our nation to protect ourselves.  I can’t imagine the great agony of a mom or a dad having to make the decision about which child to pick up first on September the 11th.  We cannot hesitate, we cannot yield, we must do everything in our power to bring an enemy to justice before they hurt us again.

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President Bush

Moving America Forward

"Ownership" New Bush-Cheney '04 TV Ad

Bush-Cheney '04 Announces New Television Advertisement

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "Ownership."  The new ad highlights President George W. Bush's vision for ushering in an era of ownership.  President Bush will discuss his policies to encourage Americans to own their own home, health care plan, business or a piece of their retirement at an “Ask President Bush” event at Northern Virginia Community College at 10:00 AM this morning in Annandale, Virginia.  The ad will run on national cable and select local markets.

The ad will be available at www.georgewbush.com.

Script for "Ownership"

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President Bush:

I’m George W Bush and I approve this message.

One of the most important parts of a reform agenda is to encourage people to own something.  Own their own home, own their own business, own their own health care plan, or own a piece of their retirement.  Reforms that trust the people, reforms that say government must stand on the side of people.   Because I understand if you own something, you have a vital stake in the future of America.

George W. Bush "Heart and Soul of America" Bus Tour

Looking a bit like a mountainous desert terrain, the piles of gravel that make up the Southern Minnesota Construction Company Quarry served as the setting for the President's "Heart and Soul of America" bus tour stop in Mankato.

The President asked for the vote and emphasized how important the grassroots efforts were to help him win this election.. He said that he wanted to be President for four more years "To make our country safer, to make our economy stronger, and to make the future brighter and better for every single citizen."

St. Paul Saints Bobblelection 2004

The St. Paul Saints did their part to capture the mood fo the Twin Cities during the presidential season. As fans entered the ballpark, they chose a George W. Bush or John Kerry bobblehead doll. John Kerry was the winner in St. Paul and George W. Bush won the national vote.

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Bush Cheney '04 Web Site Redesign

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."

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.