Election Recycling: It's My Connection Edition
• Kerrywell received at NAACP convention.Kerry: "The president may be too busy to speak to you now. He'll have plenty of time after November 2."McClellan: "It really is disappointing to see the current leadership continue to repeat the hostile rhetoric that they have used, which really shows that they are not interested in a constructive dialogue." [WP
• Kerry, Edwardsvisit people on their porches in "Front Porch Tour: Hometown Values for a Stronger America." [ WP ]
• Kerry,inspired by the sea, heads to Nantucket to write acceptable speech with pen, scissors, glue: "I get a lot out of being close to [the sea]. It's my connection. It's where I've always been. It's where I get a peace of mind, and creativity." [ NYT ]
• Bushad swipesKerryon values, abortion, contraception. [ WP ]
• Kerryusually reserves religious rhetoric for black audiences.Kerry: "I am not a spokesperson for the church, and the church is not a spokesperson for the United States of America." [WP ]
•Republicans want to capitalize on gay marriage issue. [ NYT , WT ]
•GOP callsWilson"a liar" after his claim is faulted. [ WT ]
•GOP-friendly 527s face challenge of raising funds as liberal groups rake in money. [ WP , NYT ]
•Zogby indicates small bounce forKE04in Tennessee, North Carolina. [ BG ]
• Hillaryto introduce her husband at convention. [ NYT ]
•Liberal group sues to challengeFalwell'stax-exempt status following his endorsement ofBush.[ NYT ]
• Edwardsquizzed on price of milk. [ BG ]
•Parties eye millions of expatriate votes. [ LAT ]
• Rove: "Who wins this election will determine the course of history." [LAT ]
• Naderstill running. [ LAT ]
•Volunteers have persistance, dedication in campaign efforts; increased focus on ground war rather than air war. [ LAT , WT ]
•Anti-war ad to be up in Times Square during convention. [ NYT ]
•Call to investigate possible voting-rights violations in Florida. [ NYT ]