Politics

Sunday October 31, 2004

News

Bush, Kerry Tour for Votes

October 31, 2004 • President Bush spent most of Saturday campaigning in Midwestern states that have previously gone to Democrats. His rival, Sen. John Kerry, began a five-state tour with celebrities from Sen. John Glenn to Bruce Springsteen. Hear NPR's David Welna and NPR's Andrea Seabrook.

Media

TV Networks to Try New Exit-Poll Policies

October 31, 2004 • NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks with Bob Garfield, co-host of the NPR program "On the Media," about the controversial role of exit-polling in election-night media coverage.

TV Networks to Try New Exit-Poll Policies

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All Things Considered

Poll: Bush Leads Kerry, 48-45

October 31, 2004 • The Pew Research Center releases the results of its final pre-election poll before Tuesday's national election. The survey has President Bush with a three-point edge among likely voters, 48 percent to 45 percent for Sen. John Kerry. The study has a 2.5-percent margin of error. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and Pew Research Center director Andrew Kohut.

Poll: Bush Leads Kerry, 48-45

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Weekend Edition Sunday

Negativity High in 2004 Campaigns

October 31, 2004 • With just days left in this years presidential campaign, the candidates have thrown just about as much mud as possible. NPR's John Ydstie takes a look back at the nastiness of this year's campaign.

Negativity High in 2004 Campaigns

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All Things Considered

Bush, Kerry Urge Voter Turnout

October 31, 2004 • President Bush and Sen. John Kerry crisscross the nation from Florida to the Midwest on the last weekend of campaigning before the national election. The two candidates urged their party faithful and independents alike to vote Tuesday. Hear NPR's Andrea Seabrook and Don Gonyea.

Bush, Kerry Urge Voter Turnout

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Opinion

Weekend Edition Sunday

Legacy of 1800 Election Informs that of 2004

October 31, 2004 • Even before political parties were the bureaucracies they are today, the tenor and nature of political dialogue was scurrilous. In 1800, the election between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties. Hear professor Richard Beeman and NPR's Liane Hansen.

Legacy of 1800 Election Informs that of 2004

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Saturday October 30, 2004

News

Bush, Kerry React to Bin Laden

October 30, 2004 • President Bush and Sen. John Kerry answer the most recent video tape released by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Both pledge an all-out war on terrorism, while their campaigns snipe at each other over their respective responses. Hear NPR's David Welna and NPR's Scott Horsley.

Bush, Kerry React to Bin Laden

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All Things Considered

Native American Voters Draw More Attention

October 30, 2004 • This year's tight presidential race has contributed to strong efforts to encourage Native Americans to vote -- and to make sure their voting rights are protected. Wisconsin Public Radio's Brian Bull reports.

Native American Voters Draw More Attention

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Weekend Edition Saturday

Two Views of the Campaign in Michigan

October 30, 2004 • NPR's Scott Simon checks in with two volunteers, each representing their respective candidate, from the Michigan campaign.

Two Views of the Campaign in Michigan

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Middle East

Bin Laden Appeals to Voters

October 30, 2004 • On Friday -- for the first time in more than a year -- Osama bin Laden appeared in a videotaped message to the United States. Bin Laden appealed directly to the American people to change American policies in the Middle East. He also threatened more attacks if those policies are not changed. NPR's Mike Shuster reports.

Bin Laden Appeals to Voters

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Friday October 29, 2004

Key Races to Watch

October 29, 2004 • While the presidential election gets top billing Nov. 2, voters also will be deciding 34 races for U.S. Senate. Republicans hold a thin majority, with 51 seats in the 100-seat body. One of the closest races is in South Dakota, where Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle is fighting to keep his seat against Republican challenger John Thune.

Middle East

Ailing Arafat Leaves Ramallah

October 29, 2004 • A French plane departs Amman, Jordan, carrying Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to Paris for urgent medical treatment. Since 2002, Israeli troops have effectively confined the Palestinian leader to his West Bank compound in Ramallah. Hear NPR's Julie McCarthy.

Opinion

Justice Talking

Justice Talking: Counting Every Vote

October 29, 2004 • In a Justice Talking debate, lawyers for the Democratic and Republican parties face off over the impact of voting reforms since the 2000 presidential race and the fairness of the Nov. 2 election.

Opinion

The People's Debates

October 29, 2004 • NPR's Tavis Smiley moderates a weeklong series of debates between listeners, who argue the merits of their chosen candidates. Bush and Kerry backers square off over the top issues facing voters in the 2004 election -- health care, job creation, terrorism and the war in Iraq.

On the Stump

October 29, 2004 • As Election Day nears, NPR presents excerpts from the 2004 presidential candidates' stump speeches from the campaign trail. Hear the candidates speak on Iraq, homeland security and domestic issues as they criss-cross the country.