An 83-Year-Old DNC Delegate from New Mexico July 30, 2004 NPR'S Linda Wertheimer profiles an 83-year-old Democrat from New Mexico who relished his trip to the Democratic National Convention in Boston. An 83-Year-Old DNC Delegate from New Mexico Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3804872/3804873" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion Politically Speaking Convention Messages Aimed at Voters, Not Delegates July 29, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior National Correspondent Linda Wertheimer says the political conventions' messages are aimed not at the delegates in the hall but at voters in the fall.
Politics Democrats Court Hispanic Votes July 28, 2004 Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico is the first Hispanic to serve as permanent chairman of the Democratic National Convention. His high profile in Boston is part of a larger Democratic Party effort to woo Hispanic voters in 2004, an effort that some polls show is gaining ground. NPR's Linda Wertheimer reports. Richardson: Democrats Can Succeed with Hispanics Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3627213/3627214" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Obama's Star Rises at DNC July 27, 2004 Illinois state senator Barack Obama will deliver the keynote address at the Democratic convention Monday night. A rising star in the Democratic Party, Obama is heavily favored to win a U.S. Senate seat this fall. At 42, he would become the third black American to serve in the Senate in the last 100 years. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer. Obama to Rise to National Stage in Boston Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3621123/3621124" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Convention's Main Question is One of Safety July 26, 2004 With no suspense about the nominee or his platform, the only real anxiety surrounding this week's Democratic National Convention in Boston stems from threats of terrorism. Homeland Security officials have said they have indications that terrorists are interested in disrupting this year's election process in the United States, and the conventions present an obvious target. NPR's Linda Wertheimer reports. Convention's Main Question is One of Safety Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3620179/3620180" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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A Florida Delegate Looks at the 2004 Election July 25, 2004 NPR's Brian Naylor and NPR's Linda Wertheimer are joined by Florida delegate Doris Rosen. They ask Rosen about her expections what she hopes to get out of this week's convention. A Florida Delegate Looks at the 2004 Election Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3616741/3616742" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Democrats Hope to Attract Viewers to Boston Convention July 25, 2004 Democrat Party officials hope their national convention makes for good television -- and translates into support for Sen. John Kerry, who will be named the party's nominee this week. Elements of Kerry's platform will be unveiled as the week progresses. Hear NPR's Brian Naylor and NPR's Linda Wertheimer. Democrats Hope to Attract Viewers to Boston Convention Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3616728/3616729" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Boston Set to Host Democratic National Convention July 25, 2004 On the eve of the Democratic National Convention in Boston, party officials and delegates prepare for the process that will see Sen. John Kerry named as the party's candidate for the presidency. Anti-war protesters also began the demonstrations Sunday. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer, NPR's David Welna and NPR's Brian Naylor. Boston Set to Host Democratic National Convention Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3616701/3616702" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion Politically Speaking Sept. 11 Comes Back to Life, with Lessons July 22, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior National Correspondent Linda Wertheimer says the Sept. 11 commission's final report is must reading.
National U.S. Tries New Approaches to Intelligence Expertise July 15, 2004 The war on terror has greatly increased the demand for intelligence professionals, prompting the government to widen its search for new talent. One place where training is expanding is at a New Mexico State University-Las Cruces, where some students are already working for federal spy agencies. NPR's Linda Wertheimer reports. U.S. Tries New Approaches to Intelligence Expertise Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3443014/3443015" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion Politically Speaking The Mood in New Mexico July 8, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior National Correspondent Linda Wertheimer gauges the political mood in New Mexico, considered one of the key swing states in the November election.
Bush, Kerry Court N.M. Vote June 30, 2004 With its largely Latino population, New Mexico's demographics are unlike those of other states. Yet President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are running as tight a race there as in the rest of the country. Both candidates are campaigning hard for the battleground state's swing voters -- middle-class, suburban whites. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer. Bush, Kerry Court New Mexico Swing Vote Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3046033/3046034" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Panel Asks Cheney for Evidence June 20, 2004 Members of the commission investigating the U.S. government's response to terrorism before and after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, are calling on Vice President Dick Cheney to provide any information the administration may have supporting its continued claim of links between Saddam Hussein and al Qaeda. Hear NPR's Andrea Seabrook and NPR's Linda Wertheimer. Sept. 11 Panel Asks Cheney for Saddam-Al Qaeda Evidence Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1966470/1966471" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Book Celebrates African-American Architects June 13, 2004 NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with Dreck Spurlock Wilson about the struggles and accomplishments made by black architects. Wilson is the editor of African-American Architects: A Biographical Dictionary 1865-1945. (Publisher, Routledge; ISBN 0415929598) Book Celebrates African-American Architects Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1956885/1956886" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Former President Bush Takes the Plunge June 13, 2004 NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks to two people in College Station, Texas, as they watch former president George H.W. Bush celebrate his 80th birthday by skydiving. Former President Bush Takes the Plunge Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1956881/1956882" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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