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The 2004 Democratic Presidential Candidates
A Series of Morning Edition Interviews with White House Hopefuls
The campaign for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination is in full swing as the candidates hold regular debates and make frequent visits to key states, including New Hampshire, Iowa and California.
In a series of interviews on Morning Edition, NPR's Bob Edwards spoke with the candidates about why they want to be president and the issues that are important to them. In addition, npr.org offers background on the presidential hopefuls by NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin as well as extended versions of the interviews, full transcripts, a review of campaign buzzwords and links to candidates' Web sites.
Retired Gen. Wesley Clark (Note: Clark has withdrawn from the race)
Wesley Clark has gotten a lot of flak for what his rivals call his shifting stance on the Iraq war, and in a Morning Edition interview the retired general admits he "bobbled the question." The last Democrat to enter the 2004 presidential race says he "never saw the urgency of going to war with Saddam Hussein" and taking action without U.N. approval. Dec. 2, 2003
Sen. John Kerry
Sen. John Kerry says the United States should involve the United Nations and NATO in rebuilding Iraq "to defuse the sense of American occupation." In the latest in a series of Morning Edition interviews with the Democratic presidential hopefuls, the Massachusetts senator calls for a "very different foreign policy" than the Bush administration has conducted. Aug. 18, 2003
Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (Note: Dean has withdrawn from the race)
Howard Dean, who opposed the U.S.-led war in Iraq, concedes it has provided some benefits to the Iraqi people. But the Democratic presidential hopeful says President Bush may have invited greater dangers to the world if a fundamentalist regime emerges in Iraq. July 2, 2003
The Rev. Al Sharpton
Al Sharpton says the Constitution ought to guarantee Americans access to quality health care and education. The outspoken preacher and social activist says he's running for president because voters need a clear alternative to the incumbent. June 13, 2003
Sen. Joe Lieberman (Note: Lieberman has withdrawn from the race)
As Al Gore's 2000 running mate, it might seem natural for Sen. Joseph Lieberman to try to distance himself from former President Clinton. But in a Morning Edition interview the Connecticut Democrat -- seeking the top of the ticket in 2004 -- doesn't hesitate to hail the former president's record. May 27, 2003
Sen. Bob Graham (Note: Graham has withdrawn from the race)
At 66, Sen. Bob Graham of Florida would be the second-oldest man to begin serving as president, behind Ronald Reagan. But Graham says his experience, including being governor of the fourth-largest state and his service on the Senate Intelligence Committee, give him an edge over the eight other Democrats pursuing a White House bid. May 20, 2003
Rep. Dennis Kucinich
As Cleveland's mayor in 1978, Rep. Dennis Kucinich saw his city plunge into financial default. The Ohio Democrat tells NPR's Bob Edwards that particular event -- triggered by Kucinich's refusal to sell the municipal electric system to a private company -- shows he's politically courageous enough to be president. May 14, 2003
Former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun (Note: Braun has withdrawn from the race)
In 1992, Carol Moseley Braun of Illinois became the first African-American woman to win election to the U.S. Senate. In the third in a series of Morning Edition interviews with Democratic presidential candidates, Moseley Braun discusses her opposition to the Iraq war and her desire to rebuild America -- physically and spiritually. May 6, 2003
Rep. Richard Gephardt (Note: Gephardt has withdrawn from the race)
After an unsuccessful run for the White House in 1988, Rep. Richard Gephardt is giving it another try. In the second in a series of Morning Edition interviews with Democratic presidential candidates, the Missouri Democrat talks about the reasons he's running again and his plans for funding health care coverage. March 6, 2003
Sen. John Edwards
Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina let it be known in January that he would seek the Democratic nomination for president. In the first of a series of interviews with White House candidates, NPR's Bob Edwards sat down with the 49-year-old former trial lawyer to talk about his campaign and the issues that define his candidacy. Jan. 30, 2003
In Depth
 Transcripts of the Morning Edition Interviews
Democratic Candidates' Web Sites
Buzzwords Heard on the Campaign Trail
2004 Election Calendar
NPR Political Coverage
More Stories on the Democratic Presidential Candidates
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