Politics: The Final Push

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Friday, October 15, 2004 Final Weeks Bush and Kerry Unveil Closing Themes Kerry's speech was packed with populist rhetoric and sharp indictments of the administration, while Bush sounded the theme that Kerry is a big-government Massachusetts liberal. • After Final Debate, the President Moves Back to His Base • Debate Helps to Sway Undecided • Cheneys Steamed at Kerry Reference to Daughter Analysis Bush's Cartoon of Kerry Failed to Show Up The Bush campaign created low expectations for Kerry that the senator easily exceeded in the debates, and the overnight change in perceptions of Kerry has reshaped the presidential race. On the Issues In Latino Communities, Few Are Lukewarm About Chance to Vote The question that divides the blue-collar, mostly Latino community of Melrose Park, Ill., is not which party or candidate will address their pressing needs, but whether either party will make any difference. Daily Tracking Poll If the 2004 presidential election were being held today, would you vote for George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, the Republicans, John Kerry and John Edwards, the Democrats, or Ralph Nader and Peter Camejo, the independents? Which candidate are you leaning toward? Methodology | Poll Trends | Today's Full Results | Results by Demographics Advertisement Get your news just the way you like it. Add your favorite columnists and topics to a washingtonpost.com newsletter delivered to your in-box each morning. It's a free and easy way to make sure you never miss a thing. Personalize your e-mail today and enjoy customized articles tomorrow. Sen. Mark Dayton's (D-Minn.) family started which major retail chain? A. Target B. Kroger C. K-Mart D. Lowe's More Political News Cheneys Steamed at Kerry Reference to Daughter: Republicans Jump on Statement in Final Presidential Debate; Democrat Issues a Clarification Voting Rights Machinery Doubted: GAO Says Justice Is Unprepared for a Flood of Complaints Salvage Logging a Key Issue in Oregon: Bush Plan to Aid Forests After Wildfires Draws Criticism U.S. Hits Debt Limit After Senators Put Off Raising Ceiling: Leaders Promise Action After Election; Snow Withholds Contributions to Federal Pension Plan Bunning's Wild Pitches Tighten Kentucky Senate Race Intelligence Reform May Be Stalled: 9/11 Panel Chief Fears Momentum Loss; Victims' Kin Critical Deficiencies in U.S. Screening of Cargo Are Acknowledged Border Security Measures to Tighten Next Month The Passed and the Present Review Delayed on Sale of Creationist Book at Grand Canyon Evangelical Leaders Appeal to Followers to Go to Polls: Efforts Are Planned to Amplify Religious Conservatives' Voice After Final Debate, the President Moves Back to His Base Debate Helps to Sway Undecided: Third Encounter Reinforces Trends LIVE DISCUSSIONS • Live, 10 a.m. ET: The Republican National Committee's Terry Holt • Live, 10:30 a.m. ET: Peggy Noonan and Donna Brazile Go Head to Head • Live, Noon ET: The Post's Mike Allen on the White House • Live, 2 p.m. ET: Debra DeShong From the Kerry Campaign • Transcript: Debate Analysis From Robert G. Kaiser • Transcript: Comedian and Commentator Mo Rocca • Transcript: PBS's Gwen Ifill • Transcript: Talking Points With Terry M. Neal> • Transcript: Filmmaker Martin Smith on "The Choice 2004" • Transcript: The Gallup Poll's Frank Newport • Transcript: Hotline Editor Vaughn Ververs on the Election • Transcript: Debate Analysis From the Cook Report's Charles Cook • Live Online: Full List of Political Discussions OPINION • Post Editorial: Remember Abu Ghraib • Post Editorial: The China Effect • Charles Krauthammer: An Edwards Outrage • E.J. Dionne Jr.: Bush's Old Playbook • George F. Will: Liberals, Lawyers, and a Choice • Richard Cohen: The President Vanishes • David Ignatius: Real, Enlightening TV • Tom Toles Cartoon: Metro Foul • More Editorials & Opinion ONLINE EXTRAS • Comparing the Candidates • Charting the Campaign • Terry M. 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