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Kerry and Bush Develop Debate Strategies

The first presidential debate Thursday night promises to have the largest audience of the series, and the stakes could not be higher. "Keep it simple" might be the cut line for President Bush's debate plan. "Get real" is the word from John Kerry's camp. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and Scott Horsley.

Kerry and Bush Develop Debate Strategies

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Bush, Allawi See Iraq Progress

President Bush appears at the White House with interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi to emphasize Iraq's progress toward security and democracy. The two leaders touted improvements and vowed to make the elections happen on time. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Bush and Allawi Tout Progress in Iraq

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Bush Defends Iraq, Afghanistan Invasions at U.N.

NPR's Noah Adams talks to NPR's Don Gonyea about reaction to President Bush's address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday, where the president defended the U.S.-led invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq as key to promoting democracy across the globe.

Bush Defends Iraq, Afghanistan Invasions at U.N.

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Bush and Kerry Negotiate Debate Format

With the first planned presidential debate just 10 days away, the two campaigns continue negotiations over participating in the three debates proposed by the Debate Commission. The Kerry campaign has long said they would like three debates. It is now up to the Bush campaign to weigh in. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bush and Kerry Negotiate Debate Format

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Before Bush Speaks, Partisans Preach to Faithful

When President Bush makes a campaign appearance, neither he nor his media entourage arrive in time to hear the opening act. But those who do hear speakers and entertainers with a strong point of view and no worries about sounding middle of the road. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Before Bush Speaks, Partisans Preach to Faithful

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President Bush Praises National Guard

President Bush praises the National Guard at a convention in Las Vegas. Although many members of the guard were glad to see him and say they support Bush's policies in Iraq, a group of guard families held a news conference to offer a different point of view. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

President Bush Praises National Guard

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Bush Tells Guard Group He's Proud of His Service

President Bush addresses the National Guard Association of the United States in Las Vegas, Nev., telling the group he is proud to have been in the service. Since Sept. 11, 2001, an estimated 225,000 guardsmen, about half the total force, have been called up for active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Bush Tells Guard Group He's Proud of His Service

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Bush, Kerry Spar over Guns

Campaigning in Michigan, President Bush says John Kerry's health care plan would create a massive, expensive bureaucracy. In Washington, Kerry accuses Bush of voicing support for the assault weapons ban but doing nothing to renew it. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bush, Kerry Trade Barbs on Guns, Health Care

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Cheney: Kerry Win Invites Risk

Vice President Dick Cheney says that if Sen. John Kerry is elected, "the danger is that we'll get hit again" by a terrorist attack. Kerry and his running mate, Sen. John Edwards, accuse Cheney of using scare tactics and condemn the Bush administration's Iraq policy. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

Kerry Team: Cheney Using Scare Tactics

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National Security Focus of Bush's Midwest Swing

As he stumps for re-election across the Midwest, President Bush is playing up the themes of terrorism and national security, interspersed with attacks on his Democratic rival, Sen. John Kerry. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

National Security Focus of Bush's Midwest Swing

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Bush Talks Jobs in West Virginia

Campaigning in West Virginia, President Bush tells supporters that electing Sen. John Kerry would mean higher taxes and fewer jobs for the state. The state has lost 11,000 jobs since the start of the Bush administration. Kerry follows the president into West Virginia Monday, where he's also expected to talk about the job picture. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Bush Talks Jobs in West Virginia

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Bush, Kerry Back on Campaign Trail

The Bush and Kerry campaigns are fighting for votes over the Labor Day weekend. Sen. John McCain urged the candidates Sunday to put a debate over Kerry's Vietnam war record behind them. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden, NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Scott Horsley.

Bush, Kerry Back on Campaign Trail

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Nomination in Hand, Bush Hits Campaign Trail

President Bush returns to the campaign trail in Scranton, Penn., and points in the Midwest after accepting the Republican nomination Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Nomination in Hand, Bush Hits Campaign Trail

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