The Presidential Candidates

Compare the Candidates in the Presidential Election

Comparing Bush and Kerry

This interactive tool compares President Bush and Sen. John F. Kerry using voting records, past statements and stated policy stances. See where Kerry and Bush stand on a wide range of issues, both foreign and domestic.

President George W. Bush

Biography and Record Republican Convention Speech Video | Text | Video Highlights More Speeches From the Republican Convention Cheney: A Turn in the Public Eye Official Campaign Web Site

Sen John F. Kerry

Biography and Record Democratic Convention Speech Video | Text | Video Highlights More Speeches From the Democratic Convention Edwards: A 'Burning Sense' Official Campaign Web Site

Other Presidential Candidates' Web Sites
Michael Badnarik (Libertarian) David Keith Cobb (Green) Ralph Nader (Independent) Michael A. Peroutka (Constitution Party)

Election Search

Find out more about candidates running in all Senate, House and gubernatorial races across the country.

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Issues of Election 2004

Key Articles From The Washington Post
Iraq: War's Rationales Are Undermined Kerry on War: Allies Key to Use of Force Inside the Vote to Fund War, Rebuilding The Economy: Kerry's Dueling Promises Bush's Agenda: $3 Trillion Price Tag Health Plans Differ in Scope And Philosophy Education: Battling for the Reformer Title Energy: Different Tacks to Cut Foreign Dependence Vietnam: Choices Linger for Bush, Kerry, Cheney, Edwards Bush Cabinet: Major Changes, But Not Among Core Advisers Kerry Cabinet: Key Choice on Secretary of State
The Presidential Debates

First Presidential Debate Video | Transcript and Fact Check Second Presidential Debate Video | Transcript and Fact Check Third Presidential Debate Video | Transcript and Fact Check Vice Presidential Debate Video | Transcript and Fact Check

Swing State Reports
Veterans and Iraq in Nevada Prescription Drugs in the Upper Midwest Education in Florida Jobs in Ohio
Campaign Ads
Video and Analysis of Election Television Advertisements

Election 2004 Timeline

Timeline of the 2004 Presidential Election

Key Events of the 2004 Presidential Election

Review the major events of the campaign from Kerry's comeback win in Iowa to the conventions to the debates.

The Horserace

Charting the Campaign: Daily Tracking Poll, Election Spending and Buzz The Electoral Map: Polls and Analysis From Swing States Breaking News on the Election

Washington Metro Area Voter Guides

The District Virginia Maryland