Politically Speaking

Thursday July 29, 2004

Opinion

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.

Tuesday July 27, 2004

Opinion

Rave Reviews for Bill Clinton -- and Al Gore

July 27, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving reviews Monday night's Democratic convention speeches by Al Gore, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton.

Monday July 26, 2004

Convention Debates Gone, Only the 'Bounce' Remains

July 26, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Correspondent Juan Williams says with the drama gone from conventions, the political parties are left looking for other ways to attract viewers -- and give their candidates a post-convention bounce in the polls.

Thursday July 22, 2004

Opinion

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.

Monday July 19, 2004

Opinion

The Media Tale Wags the Convention Dog

July 19, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving says the political conventions serve just one basic purpose -- to feed the media.

Thursday July 15, 2004

Kerry: Waiting for the Bounce

July 15, 2004 • The Democrats got less of a boost than expected out of John Kerry's pick of John Edwards as running mate. Meanwhile, the Republicans have their own vice presidential concerns.

Monday July 12, 2004

Opinion

Public Campaign Funding: Liberation or Straitjacket?

July 12, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, NPR Correspondent Peter Overby wonders whether President Bush or John Kerry will opt out of $74 million in public campaign financing.

Thursday July 8, 2004

Opinion

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.

Tuesday July 6, 2004

Opinion

No Time for Luxury in Kerry's VP Choice

July 6, 2004 • Sen. John Kerry's first priority in choosing a running mate should be winning in November -- not getting along with his veep, NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving says in the latest Politically Speaking column.

Thursday July 1, 2004

Opinion

Is Kerry Trying Hard Enough to Woo Minorities?

July 1, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Congressional Correspondent David Welna says John Kerry may not be doing enough to win over the black and Latino vote.

Monday June 28, 2004

Are 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Ads Campaign Spots?

June 28, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, NPR Correspondent Peter Overby examines the latest controversy over Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 -- whether the hit film is subject to federal campaign rules.

Friday June 25, 2004

Bush's Dilemma: Criticism from Both Sides

June 25, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving says President Bush can't seem to win for losing -- alternately facing attacks for being too ideological, or too political.

Monday June 21, 2004

Opinion

White House Eager for Sunnier Days

June 21, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, NPR White House Correspondent Don Gonyea says President Bush's political setbacks have left the White House in an unexpected position going into the election season.

Friday June 18, 2004

Opinion

Poll Results Portend a Negative Campaign

June 18, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson predicts a long, expensive, and negative presidential campaign ahead.

Mara Liasson's Report on the June 2004 NPR Poll

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Monday June 14, 2004

Longing for Reconciliation

June 14, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving wonders whether the goodwill seen at Ronald Reagan's funeral will bring reconciliation back to Washington.