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Election Recycling: MTV-Like Platform Edition
•ConfidentBushsaysKerrydidn't lie about Vietnam; admits "miscalculation" of postwar conditions, supports diplomacy towards North Korea; says he studiesKerry's debating skills, and longs for peace.Bush: "I think [527s] should have been outlawed a year ago. We have billionaires writing checks, large checks, to influence the outcome of the election." [ NYT , USAT ]
• Bush, McCainseek legal limits for 527s.Kerryacts onMcCain's request to cancel ad featuring 2000 footage.McCain: "I did adviseJohn. I said, 'Look, you shouldn't talk about Vietnam because everybody else will." [ WP a>, NYT , BG , USAT ]
•Republicans approve platform that praisesBush, hides disagreement. [ WP , NYT , LAT , WT , BG ]
• Bush, withGiulianiin New Mexico, rehashes 9/11.Bushplans fire department visit during convention. [ WP ]
• Kerry, Edwardspush economic message following news of increases in uninsured and impoverished.Edwards: "I can't believe the American people will reelect a man that cost 1.4 million people their health care." [ WP , NYT , NYT , LAT , BG ]
• Bushleads among veterans by 18 points, according to Annenberg survey. [ WP ]
• Kerryoffers weekly debates to rise above "smear and fear." [ LAT ]
•White House floats executive orders to enact 9/11 recommendations, broaden powers of CIA director. [ WP , NYT ]
• Bushto accept nomination from MTV-like platform, surrounded by supporters. Advisor: " To me that says strength, that he is willing to stand out there alone." [ NYT ]
•21 protesters arrested in New York; nude Act Up members block traffic, Plaza Hotel draped with anti-Bushbanner. [ NYT ]
• BushedgesKerrynationally, leads within margin of error in Ohio, Wisconsin, Missouri. [ LAT , WSJ ]
•DNC opens response center in New York. [ NYT , WT ]
•Widow of swift boat skipper saysKerrydeserved medals. [ BG ]
•New Yorkers worry about terror, violent protests as 5,000 delegates descend. Police patrols prepared. [ NYT , WSJ ]
•Oregon is filled with switchable voters, independents, and third-party supporters. Pollster: "I do not believe that by any stretch it's over in Oregon or thatBushcan't win here." [ NYT ]
•Campaigns continue fire over SBVFT while avoiding smoke. [ LAT ]
•United for Peace and Justice will not officially announce rally in Central Park. [ NYT ]
• Stephen Colbert: "We want to find out actual information about Republicans. We want to know where the pods are, where they're grown, and we want to photograph them before they're harvested." [ NYT ]
•NYPD to use Italian scooters. [ NYT ]
•Protesters to use web, micro radio. [ LAT ]