2004 Presidential Election and Beyond: The Giuliani Years (GAME THREAD)

[badgate]

TV Ad: Homeland Insecurity



FEMALE VOICE OVER: In an increasingly dangerous world, even after the first terrorist attack on America, we need a government vigilant against threats to our homes and safety. President Bush and Rudy Giuliani shut down the Domestic Terrorism Task Force, and refuse to let it reopen. Senator Joe Biden would reopen the Domestic Terrorism Task Force on day one, making sure that we strengthen our defenses. George Bush and Rudy Giuliani have weakened those defenses, and weakness attracts those who wish to do us harm. I'm Joe Biden, and I approve this message

TV/Radio Ad: Safe At Home

[Footage of a child being tucked into bed, Sen. Biden speaking on Senate floor, Sen. Biden's family at his last Senate swearing-in, and a quiet suburban street at night.]



JOE BIDEN: When you tell your kids good night, you want to know that you're safe at home. That's why I, Joe Biden, am committed to fixing the job in Iraq responsibly and strengthening our defenses here at home. I'll reopen the Domestic Terrorism Task Force shut down by the Bush administration. I'll make sure boots on the ground are the last resort in all situations, with America's national defense always being the top priority. On November 2, vote Biden/Lincoln, to stay safe at home, and strong abroad. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Joe Biden

[DKrol]

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for September 19th-27th, 2004

Giuliani 2004 Campaign Staff
National Co-Chairmen: Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush
Campaign Director: Mary Matalin
Chief of Staff: Tony Carbonetti
Chief Political Strategist: Karl Rove
Chief Spokeswoman: Katie Levinson
Chief Pollster:Mike DuHaime

September 19th, 2004: Wisconsin
-- Townhall in St. Francis, WI with Gov. Thompson, Gov. McCallum, and Rep. Petri
-- Barnstorm in Milwaukee, WI with Gov. Thompson, Gov. McCallum, and Rep. Petri
-- Visit Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, WI
-- Barnstorm in Glendale, WI with Gov. Thompson, Gov. McCallum, and Rep. Ryan
-- Barnstorm in Brown Deer, WI with Gov. Thompson, Gov. McCallum, and Rep. Ryan
-- Fly to New Hampshire

September 20th, 2004: New Hampshire
-- Barnstorm in Nashua, NH with Gov. Sununu, Sen. Sununu, and Gov. Benson
-- Barnstorm in Manchester, NH with Gov. Sununu, Sen. Sununu, and Gov. Benson
-- Townhall in Brentwood, NH with Gov. Sununu, Sen. Sununu, and Gov. Benson
-- One-on-One interview with Barbara Walters

September 21st, 2004: New Hampshire
-- Barnstorm in Concord, NH with Sen. Gregg, Sen. Sununu, and Gov. Benson
-- Fundraiser in Concord, NH with Sen Gregg, Sen. Sununu, and Gov. Benson
-- Barnstorm in Newbury, NH with Sen. Gregg, Sen. Sununu, and Gov. Benson
-- Barnstorm in Bradford, NH with Sen. Gregg, Sen. Sununu, and Gov. Benson
-- Fly to New York

September 22nd, 2004: New York
-- Fundraiser in Staten Island with Gov. Romney, Gov. Pataki, and Mayor Bloomberg
-- Debate prep. in New York City with Gov. Romney and Sen. Allen

September 23rd, 2004: New York
-- Debate prep. in New York City with Gov. Romney and Sen. Allen

September 24th, 2004: New York
-- Debate prep. in New York City with Gov. Romney and Sen. Allen

September 25th, 2004: New York
-- Debate prep. in New York City with Gov. Romney and Sen. Allen
-- Host Saturday Night Live
-- Fly to Nevada

September 26th, 2004: Nevada
-- Barnstorm in Boulder City, NV with Gov. Guinn, Sen. Ensign, and Sec. of State Heller
-- Townhall in Boulder City, NV with Mr. Adelson, Gov. Guinn, Sen. Ensign, and Sec. of State Heller
-- Barnstorm in Las Vegas, NV with Gov. Guinn, Sen. Ensign, and Sec. of State Heller
-- Barnstorm in Fort Mojave Indian Reservation with Gov. Guinn, Sen. Ensign, and Sec. of State Heller
-- Fly to Missouri

September 27th, 2004: Missouri
-- Visit Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, MO
-- Barnstorm in Kansas City, MO with Sen. Bond, Sen. Talent, and Rep. Blunt
-- Barnstorm in Independence, MO with Sen. Bond, Sen. Talent, and Rep. Blunt
-- Barnstorm in Lee’s Summit, MO with Sen. Bond, Sen. Talent, and Rep. Blunt
-- Appearance on NBC Nightly News

[DKrol]

OOC: IDS Legislator Maxwell has handed in to me his resignation as KBH. I want to thank him for helping me in this campaign. However, I now need a new running mate. If anyone interested would PM me, that'd be helpful.

[badgate]

OOC: I have been thinking about the debate...since we can't effectively have a "time limit" for answers here, perhaps we could agree on a word limit for answers? Something like 400 or 500 words? Or is that too much...

Anyway, we can all use this website to count the words in our answers: http://www.wordcounttool.com

[MadmanMotley]

Gary Johnson TV and Radio ad:
To be played in the following states:

Today we need a leader, not one beholden to political favors, not someone who has been bought by lobbyists. We need a leader who can rise above party politics, a leader who is an outsider to Washington. A leader that is beholden only to the people he serves. Gary Johnson did that has Governor of New Mexico, now he is bringing his leadership to the national level. As president he will not be tied down with political favors, instead he will choose what is best for the country as a whole. Let's take Washington back, let's vote Gary Johnson.

[MadmanMotley]

Gary Johnson Campaign Schedule:

September 19th:
Town Hall and GOTV in Juneau, AK
Town Hall, Barnstorm and GOTV in Fairbanks, AK
Rally and Town Hall, GOTV in Anchorage, AK

September 20th:
Town Hall and Barnstorm/GOTV in Billings, MT
Barnstorm/GOTV and Town Hall in Bozeman, MT
Town Hall and GOTV in Butte-Silver Bow, MT

September 21st:
Rally, Town Hall and GOTV in Helena, MT
Town Hall and Barnstorm Missoula, MT
Rally, Speech and GOTV in Great Falls, MT

September 22nd:
Barnstorm and Town Hall in Kalispell, MT
Town Hall and Barnstorm/GOTV in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Town Hall and Barnstorm/GOTV in Lewiston, ID

September 23rd:
Rally and Town Hall/GOTV in Boise, ID
Town Hall and Barnstorm/GOTV in Nampa, ID
Town Hall and Barnstorm/GOTV in Twin Falls, ID

September 24th:
Town Hall, Rally and GOTV in Pocatello, ID
Town Hall and Barnstorm/GOTV in Idaho Falls, ID
Barnstorm/GOTV and Town Hall in Rock Springs, WY
   
September 25th:
Rally, Town Hall and Barnstorm in Cheyenne, WY
Town Hall and Barnstorm Casper, WY
Rally and Speech in Gillette, WY

September 26th:
Debate Prep with Ross Perot

September 27th:
Debate Prep with Ross Perot

Gary Johnson Surrogates:

Gov. Jesse Ventura:
Barnstorming and GOTV in Washington

Rep. Ron Paul:
Barnstorming Texas

Governor Buddy Roemer:
GOTV operations in Maine

Rep. Barry Goldwater:
Barnstorming Arizona

Clint Eastwood:
Barnstorming California

Rep. Bob Barr:
Barnstorming North Dakota

Gov. William Weld:
Barnstorming New Hamoshire

Drew Carey:
Comedy Tour for Johnson in California

Rep. Joe Scarborough:
Barnstorming Vermont

Paul Craig Roberts:
Fundraising

National Rifle Association and GOA:
Running Mail and TV Ads supporting Johnson's stance on the 2nd amendment

Sen. Dirk Kempthrone:
Barnstorming Idaho

Sen. Scott McCallum:
Barnstorming Wisconsin

Gov. Arne Carlson:
Barnstorming Minnesota

Sarah Palin:
Barnstorming Alaska

Harry Browne:
Barnstorming IIdaho

Ross Perot:
Barnstorming Wyoming and debate prep

Mark Souder:
Barnstorming Indiana

[NHI]

I will be out of town until tonight, so I will delay this close until tomorrow night:

Sunday July 13 at 11:59 PM EST

[badgate]

ooc: That's smart of you to preemt Assemblyman Spiral's request.

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Lincoln Schedule for Week of September 19th

8.19.2004
Surrogate: Fmr. Gov. Jeanne Shaheen
Flight to New Hampshire
-Town Hall in Portsmouth, NH
-Meet & Greet in Portsmouth, NH
-Voter Registration in Concord, NH
-GOTV in Concord, NH
-Campaign Rally in Dover, NH
8.20.2004
Surrogate: Fmr. Gov. Jeanne Shaheen
-Town Hall in Dover, NH
-Meet & Greet in Laconia, NH
-Voter Registration in Laconia, NH
-GOTV in Nashua, NH
-Campaign Rally in Nashua, NH
8.21.2004
Surrogate: Gov. Mark Warner
Flight to Virginia
-Voter Registration in Alexandria, VA
-GOTV in Alexandria, VA
-Voter Registration in Arlington, VA
-Campaign Rally in Arlington, VA
-Town Hall in Richmond, VA
8.22.2004
Surrogate: Sen. Mark Dayton
Flight to Minnesota
-Voter Registration in Rochester, MN
-GOTV in Rochester, MN
-Voter Registration in Duluth, MN
-Campaign Rally in Duluth, MN
-Town Hall in Eagan, MN
8.23.2004
Surrogate: Sen. Mark Dayton
-Meet & Greet in Minneapolis, MN
-GOTV in Minneapolis, MN
-Voter Registration in St. Paul, MN
-Town Hall in St. Paul, MN
-Campaign Rally in Bloomington, MN
8.24.2004
Surrogate: Gov. Tony Knowles
Flight to Alaska
-Meet & Greet in Anchorage, AK
-GOTV in Anchorage, AK
-Voter Registration in Juneau, AK
-Town Hall in Juneau, AK
-Campaign Rally in Fairbanks, AK
8.25.2004
Surrogate: Fmr. Gov. Ross Miller
Flight to Nevada
-Meet & Greet in Elko, NV
-GOTV in Elko, NV
-Voter Registration in Fallon, NV
-Town Hall in Fallon, NV
-Campaign Rally in Boulder City, NV
8.26.2004
Surrogate: Sen. Harry Reid
-Meet & Greet in Boulder City, NV
-GOTV in Henderson, NV
-Voter Registration in Henderson, NV
-Town Hall in Carson City, NV
-Campaign Rally in Carson City, NV
8.27.2004
Surrogate: Fmr. Gov. Roy Romer & US Sen. Candidate Ken Salazar
Flight to Colorado
-Meet & Greet in Boulder, CO
-GOTV in Boulder, CO
-Voter Registration in Denver, CO
-Town Hall in Denver, CO
-Campaign Rally in Aurora, CO
OOC: Here's my skeletal schedule as I used to call it.

[DKrol]

Campaign Schedule for Kay Bailey Hutchison (Sept. 19th-Sept. 27th)

September 19th, 2004: Washington, D.C.
-- Appearance on "Meet the Press"
-- Appearance on "Face the Nation"
-- Appearance on "This Week"
-- Appearance on "FOX News Sunday"
-- Appearance on "Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer"

September 20th, 2004: Washington, D.C.
-- Senatorial Duties
-- Fly to Arkansas

September 21st, 2004: Arkansas
-- Barnstorm in Sherwood, AR with Gov. Huckabee, Sen. Hutchinson, and Lt. Gov. Rockefeller
-- Barnstorm in Little Rock, AR with Gov. Huckabee, Sen. Hutchinson, and Lt. Gov. Rockefeller
-- Visit Little Rock Central High School
-- Townhall in Wrightsville, AR with Gov. Huckabee, Sen. Hutchinson, and Lt. Gov. Rockefeller

September 22nd, 2004: Arkansas
-- Barnstorm in Hope, AR with Gov. Huckabee, Sen. Hutchinson, and Lt. Gov. Rockefeller
-- Barnstorm in Washington, AR with Gov. Huckabee, Sen. Hutchinson, and Lt. Gov. Rockefeller
-- Barnstorm in Prescott, AR with Gov. Huckabee, Sen. Hutchinson, and Lt. Gov. Rockefeller
-- Fly to Ohio

September 23rd, 2004: Ohio
-- Fundraiser in Troy, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. DeWine, and Rep. Boehner
-- Barnstorm in Troy, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. DeWine, and Rep. Boehner
-- Barnstorm in Union, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. DeWine, and Rep. Boehner
-- Appearance on "World News Tonight"

September 24th, 2004: Ohio
-- Barnstorm in Cleveland, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. DeWine, and Rep. Kasich
-- Barnstorm in Orange, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. DeWine, and Rep. Kasich
-- Barnstorm in Shaker Heights, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. DeWine, and Rep. Kasich
-- Fundraiser in Shaker Heights, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. DeWine, and Rep. Kasich

September 25th, 2004: Ohio
-- Barnstorm in Bexley, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. DeWine, and Sen. Voinovich
-- Barnstorm in New Albany, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. DeWine, and Sen. Voinovich
-- Speech at Ohio State University
-- Barnstorm in Columbus, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. DeWine, and Sen. Voinovich
-- Fly to Texas

September 26th, 2004: Texas
-- Fundraiser in Austin, TX with Gov. Perry, Pres. W. Bush, and Sen. McCain
-- Debate prep. in Austin, TX with Sen. McCain and Sen. E. Dole

September 27th, 2004: Texas
-- Townhall in San Antonio, TX
-- Debate prep. in Austin, TX with Sen. McCain and Sen. E. Dole
-- Appearance on "CBS Evening News"

[Senator Spiral]

Dennis Kucinich Campaign Schedule: September 19-27

A Green future is on the way for America! More than ever, Americans are tuning in to this election and realizing that it isn't just the Republicans and Democrats who are running. Bernie Sanders and I are running to make a real change in politics. We can end these wars in the Middle East! We can provide universal healthcare for the first time in this country! We can end our addiction to oil and bring in clean, renewable energy sources! All of this can happen with your help, and with the debates so near, we're now heading to the toughest challenge for this campaign yet. I know we're all up to it, though!

September 19
-Meet and Greet in Poipu, HI
-Meet and Greet in Fern Acres, HI
-Town Hall in Heeia, HI
-Rally and Fundraiser in Kaneohe, HI
-Rally and Fundraiser in Hilo, HI

September 20
-Town Hall in Ewa Villages, HI
-Town Hall in Hawaiian Beaches, HI
-Town Hall in Captain Cook, HI
-Town Hall in Laie, HI
-Town Hall in Ainaloa, HI

September 21
-Town Hall in Yarmouth, ME
-Town Hall in Old Town, ME
-Town Hall in Orono, ME
-Town Hall in Sanford, ME
-Interviews with local media

September 22
-Meet and Greet in Saxtons River, VT
-Meet and Greet in Island Pond, VT
-Meet and Greet in Dorset, VT
-Meet and Greet in Hartland, VT

September 23
-Meet and Greet in Hyde Park, VT
-Meet and Greet in Wallingford, VT
-Meet and Greet in Hardwick, VT
-Meet and Greet in Shelburne, VT

September 24
-Meet and Greet in Randolph, VT
-Meet and Greet in Bristol, VT
-Meet and Greet in Wilder, VT
-Meet and Greet in South Barre, VT
-Meet and Greet in Milton, VT

September 25
-Meet and Greet in Manchester, VT
-Meet and Greet in Johnson, VT
-Town Hall in Brattleboro, VT
-Town Hall in Bennington, VT
-Interviews with local media

September 26
-Town Hall in Clinton, MA
-Town Hall in Hull, MA
-Town Hall in Holbrook, MA
-Town Hall in Oxford, MA
-Interviews with local media

September 27
-Rally and Fundraiser in Waltham, MA
-Rally and Fundraiser in Lynn, MA
-Rally and Fundraiser in Cambridge, MA
-Rally and Fundraiser in Worcester, MA
-Rally and Fundraiser in Boston, MA

[badgate]

Talking Points (Debate expectations, Jonathan Magbie, etc...)

Senator Biden has continued to push the corruption scandal of Rudy Giuliani's insider political appointments as Mayor. Our surrogates should too. Voters are outraged, and extremely concerned that a President Giuliani would have the same insider habits.

Should the campaigns choose to ignore the tragic death of Jonathan Magbie, put public pressure on them in news interviews by blasting their complacency and lack of compassion. Be sure to emphasize Senator Biden's moderate stance on the issues: he is not calling for a federal medical marijuana law, but a big national conversation about the fact that this is medicine and it helps people with painful diseases. Always steer the conversation that way, and blast Giuliani, Johnson, and Kucinich for failing to take a stand against the War on Drugs that killed Magbie, who was simply taking his medicine. Specifically with Kucinich, we expect him to take a more liberal stance than Biden, but if he fails to acknowledge it it will slay him with his supporters. The longer the other candidates are silent, the more Americans see that Biden is the only true leader in the field. Quote the "moderate majority" section of Biden's speech as much as possible.

Johnson has said recently that he does not support a minimum wage at all. Bring this up in the states that he is doing well in (except his home state), casting it as an "inevitable reversion to a corporate medieval economy" should he win.

Meanwhile, the campaign's second act has begun with a pivot in advertising to national defense, and the reopening of the Domestic Terrorism Task Force. This should be the focus of most surrogate speeches (outside of speeches to specific issue groups, such as NOW, Planned Parenthood, National Teachers Association, etc). Republicans are the incumbent party and have an advantage on this issue, so in every single speech or interview bring up the DTTF, the fact that President Bush shut it down, and the fact that Bush and Giuliani refuse to reopen it "while our families' homes defenses are weakened as a result." Tout Senator Biden's extremely strong record as chairman of Senate Foreign Relations, his courage in forcing the Reagan administration to fully apply the SALT II treaty, and his diplomatic acumen in finding an agreement with Russia on SALT I treaty.

On debate expectations, keep things as neutral as possible. Something like "Senator Biden is working hard, but we all know he's going up against three incredibly strong debaters who all won debates during the primary."

See you on the campaign trail,
Paul Begala
Comm. Director, Biden for America

[NHI]

Round XVIII: September 28-October 2nd

The Presidential Debates are set to be a historic set. Including the Republican and Democratic candidates, the debate will feature both the Libertarian Party Nominee and the Green Party Nominee. This is the first time since 1992 that a debate has included more than the two traditional party candidates. Heading into the debate Rudy Giuliani and Joe Biden are running neck and neck in the polls, and most pundits see the debate as an opportunity for either to outshine the other, and to of course suffer no damage. As for the third party candidates, this will be an opportunity for them to introduce themselves to a larger audience and draw major contrasts with the two major candidates, Senator Biden and Vice President Giuliani.

Gallup Tracking Poll: (September 28, 2004)

(R) Rudy Giuliani: 41%

(D) Joe Biden: 40%

(L) Gary Johnson: 7.5%

(G) Dennis Kucinich: 6%

1st of 2 Presidential Debate, from The University of Miami
Moderated by Jim Lehrer

Good evening from the University of Miami Convocation Center in Coral Gables, Florida. I'm Jim Lehrer of "The NewsHour" on PBS.

And I welcome you to the first of two 2004 presidential debates between Vice President Rudy Giuliani, the Republican nominee, Senator Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee, Governor Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Nominee and Congressman Dennis Kucinich the Green Party Nominee.

These debates are sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

Tonight's will last 90 minutes, following detailed rules of engagement worked out by representatives of the candidates. I have agreed to enforce their rules on them.

The umbrella topic is foreign and domestic policy, but the specific subjects were chosen by me, the questions were composed by me, the candidates have not been told what they are, nor has anyone else.

For each question there can only be a two-minute response, a 90- second rebuttal and, at my discretion, a discussion extension of one minute.

A green light will come on when 30 seconds remain in any given answer, yellow at 15, red at five seconds, and then flashing red means time's up. There is also a backup buzzer system if needed.

Candidates may not direct a question to each other. There will be two-minute closing statements, but no opening statements.

There is an audience here in the hall, but they will remain absolutely silent for the next 90 minutes, except for now, when they join me in welcoming Vice President Giuliani, Senator Biden, Governor Johnson and Congressman Kucinich.

Vice President Giuliani, you've cited your experience as Mayor and now as Vice Presidents makes you best prepared to deal with the ongoing war on terror, Do you believe the election of Senator Biden on November the 2nd would increase the chances of the U.S. being hit by another 9/11-type terrorist attack?

Senator Biden, can you give us specifics — in terms of a scenario, timelines, et cetera — for ending U.S. — major U.S. military involvement in Iraq?

Congressman Kucinich, The gap between rich and poor is growing wider. More people are dropping into poverty. Yet the minimum wage has been stuck at, what, $5.15 an hour now for about seven years. Is it time to raise it?

Governor Johnson, at least 8,000 people cross our borders illegally every day. Some people believe this is a security issue, as you know. Some believe it's an economic issue. Some see it as a human rights issue. How do you see it? And what we need to do about it?

To All the Candidates What is your position on the whole concept of preemptive war?

To all the Candidates How does America address the growing budget deficit and what can be cut, what can be spared and do taxes need to go up?

To All the Candidates What are the major differences between the four of you, and why you believe you would be the better President?

All right gentlemen, that brings us to closing statements.

This Round will Close on Saturday July 19th at 11:59 PM EST

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

September 19th, 2004



Ashland is the epitome of industrial towns in modern America. During World War Two and the 1950's, our nation was a global industrial hub for manufacturing and exporting. However, outsourcing has unleashed a plague upon some of our former manufacturing stalwarts and left those communities to decay. Ashland is no different - the Soo Line, a monument to the community's shipping, faces threat of demolition! If elected to the White House, Kucinich and I would pursue policies to restore our communities.

- Meet and greet in Sturgeon Bay, WI
- Rally in Oshkosh, WI
- Rally in Milwaukee, WI
- Rally and fundraiser in Beloit, WI
- Barnstorming in Edgerton, WI

September 20th, 2004
- Rally and fundraiser in Madison, WI
- Barnstorming in Stevens Point, WI
- Meet and Greet in Ashland, WI
- Meet and Greet in Hawthorne, WI
- Rally in Superior, WI

September 21st, 2004
-No Campaigning-

September 22nd, 2004
- Rally in Duluth, MN
- Meet and Greet in Chisholm, MN
- Meet and Greet in Baudette, MN
- Rally in Bemidji, MN
- Barnstormng in Crookston, MN

September 23rd, 2004
- Barnstorming in St. Cloud, MN
- Rally in Bloomington, MN
- Rally and fundraiser in St. Paul, MN
- Barnstorming in Minneapolis, MN
- Meet and greet in Rogers, MN

September 24th, 2004
- Meet and greet in Granite Falls, MN
- Rally in Mankato, MN
- Meet and greet in Orange City, IA
- Barnstorming in Sioux City, IA
- Meet and greet in Fort Dodge, IA

September 25th, 2004
- Rally and fundraiser in Des Moines, IA
- Rally in Polk City, IA
- Barnstorming in Cedar Falls, IA
- Rally in Iowa City, IA
- Meet and greet in Muscatine, IA

September 26th, 2004
- Rally in Rockford, IL
- Rally and fundraiser in Naperville, IL
- Barnstorming in Chicago, IL
- Rally in Gary, IN
- Rally in South Bend, IN

September 27th, 2004
- Rally in Toledo, OH
- Meet and greet in Sandusky, OH
- Barnstorming in Cleveland, OH
- Rally in Newark, OH
- Rally in St. Clairsville, OH

[badgate]

Biden Campaign Schedule

September 28, 2004 D.C., West Virginia, & Virginia
-9:00am-5:00pm - Senate duties
-7:00pm - Town Hall in Martinsburg WV
-9:00pm - Town Hall for Parents in Winchester VA

September 29, 2004 Vermont, New Hampshire, & Connecticut
-10:00am - Meet & Greet with volunteers for Chittenden county VT
-11:00am - Speech on universal health care in Burlington VT
-1:30-3:30pm - Barnstorming in Rutland county VT
-5:00pm - Town Hall in Manchester NH
-6:00pm - Campaign Rally in Manchester NH
-8:30pm - Rock The Vote concert at Yale University, in New Haven CT

September 30, 2004 Florida
-10:45am - Meet & Greet in North Miami Beach
-12:00pm - Campaign Rally in Miami Gardens
-5:00pm - Arrive at Debate site

October 1, 2004 Florida & Wisconsin
-10:00am - Meet & Greet with volunteers in St. Petersburg (from St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Clearwater, Brandon, & Tampa) FL
-12:00pm - Campaign Rally in St. Petersburg FL
-1:45-5:45pm - Fly to Madison (becomes 4:45pm due to time zone change)
-6:30pm - Speech on tuition and student loan reform, populist economics at University of Wisconsin Madison WI
-7:30pm - Campaign Rally in Madison, w/ Gov. Doyle WI

October 2, 2004 Nevada
-11:15am - Student Q&A at University of Nevada Reno, in Reno
-12:45pm - Rally in Reno, near UNR campus, w/ Sen. Harry Reid
-2:00-3:10pm - Fly to Las Vegas
-3:30pm - Campaign Rally in Las Vegas, w/ Sen. Harry Reid
-5:00pm - Town Hall in Las Vegas
-7:30pm - Town Hall in Henderson

[badgate]

TV/Radio Ad: Pocketbook

JOE BIDEN: They call it a pocketbook issue.

ONSCREEN TEXT: "Raise the minimum wage"

JOE BIDEN: But it's important to me.

ONSCREEN TEXT: "Affordable healthcare. Affordable peace of mind."

JOE BIDEN: That's why I'm running for President. I know the struggles you face, and I've been a fighter for people who don't normally have a voice in Washington. I'm going to make sure that the workplace is a level playing field for everyone, and that hard work is met with a fair wage. Nothing is more important for our economy than putting more money in the pockets of consumers, through rewarding innovation, higher wages, and support for the single mom and the stay-at-home mom.

In the Senate, I championed campaign finance reform, equal and fair pay, and challenged the big corporations that finance my opponent. I won't stand by and let Wall Street bankrupt Main Street. I'm Joe Biden, and together, we can get this job done.

TV/Radio Ad: Safe At Home

[Footage of a child being tucked into bed, Sen. Biden speaking on Senate floor, Sen. Biden's family at his last Senate swearing-in, and a quiet suburban street at night.]



JOE BIDEN: When you tell your kids good night, you want to know that you're safe at home. That's why I, Joe Biden, am committed to fixing the job in Iraq responsibly and strengthening our defenses here at home. I'll reopen the Domestic Terrorism Task Force shut down by the Bush administration. I'll make sure boots on the ground are the last resort in all situations, with America's national defense always being the top priority. On November 2, vote Biden/Lincoln, to stay safe at home, and strong abroad. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Joe Biden

[badgate]

Biden Surrogates

Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2004


Alaska
Gov. Tony Knowles

Arkansas
Rep. Gene Taylor
Rep. Bennie Thompson
Pres. Bill Clinton
Gov. Kathleen Blanco
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius
Gov. Phil Bredensen
Rep. Harold Ford, Jr.
Rep. Bud Cramer
Sen. Tom Harkin

Colorado
AG Ken Salazar
Bill Gates
Mayor John Hickenlooper
Rep. Mark Udall
Rep. Diana DeGette

Florida
Gov. Douglas Wilder
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Sen. Bill Nelson

Minnesota
Sen. Mark Dayton
Rep. Betty McCollum
Rep. Martin Olav Sabo
Mayor Randy Kelly
Mayor R.T. Rybak
Vice Pres. Walter Mondale

Montana
Sen. Max Baucus
Brian Schweitzer
Sen. Daniel Inouye
Rep. Henry Waxman
Sen. Olympia Snowe
Sen. Maria Cantwell

Nevada
Gov. Jerry Brown
Rep. Luis Gutierrez
Rep. Barbara Lee
Sen. Tom Daschle
Sen. Harry Reid

New Mexico
Gov. Ann Richards
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
Gov. Bill Richardson
Gov. Janet Napolitano
Judy Shepard
Gov. Dave Freudenthal

New York
Sen. Herb Kohl
Sen. John Kerry
Oprah Winfrey
Pres. Jimmy Carter
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Rep. Rahm Emanuel
Rep. Tammy Baldwin

North Carolina
Rep. Joe Hoeffel
Rep. Mel Watts
Sen. John Edwards
Sen. Carol Moseley Braun
Gov. Mike Easley
Sen. Max Cleland
Rep. Ben Chandler

Ohio
Gov. Joe Kernan
Rep. Ted Strickland
Rep. Sherrod Brown
Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones

Pennsylvania
State Sen. Allyson Schwartz
Rep. Donna Christian-Christensen
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
Gov. Ed Rendell
Rep. Bobby Rush
Sen. Bill Nelson

Vermont
Sen. Hillary Clinton
Sen. Ted Kennedy
Sen. Jack Reed
Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy
Rep. Jim Langevin
Rep. Richard Neal
Sen. Patrick Leahy

Virginia
Sen. Arlen Specter
Jesse Jackson
Rev. Al Sharpton

West Virginia
Sen. Jay Rockefeller
Sen. Paul Sarbanes

[DKrol]

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for September 28th-October 2nd, 2004

Giuliani 2004 Campaign Staff
National Co-Chairmen: Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush
Campaign Director: Mary Matalin
Chief of Staff: Tony Carbonetti
Chief Political Strategist: Karl Rove
Chief Spokeswoman: Katie Levinson
Chief Pollster:Mike DuHaime

September 28th, 2004: Missouri
-- Fundraiser in Saint Charles, MO with Sen. Bond, Gov. Romney, and Sen. Allen
-- Barnstorm in Saint Charles, MO with Sen. Bond, Rep. Blunt, and Sen. Allen
-- Debate prep. in St. Charles, MO with Gov. Romney and Sen. Allen
-- Barnstorm in St. Paul, MO with Sen. Bond, Rep. Blunt, and Sen. Allen
-- Fly to Florida

September 29th, 2004: Florida
-- One-on-One interview with John King
-- Barnstorm in Miami Beach, FL with Gov. Bush, Pres. W. Bush, and Pres. H.W. Bush
-- Barnstorm in Doral, FL with Gov. Bush, Pres. W. Bush, and Pres. H.W. Bush
-- Debate prep. in Miami, FL with Pres. W. Bush, Gov. Romney, and Sen. Allen

September 30th, 2004: Florida
-- Appearance on “Despierta America”
-- Appearance on “Today”
-- Debate prep. with Gov. Romney and Sen. Allen
-- Presidential Debate

October 1st, 2004: Florida
-- Barnstorm in Largo, FL with Gov. Bush, AG Crist, and Sen. Mack III
-- Barnstorm in Gulfport, FL with Gov. Bush, AG Crist, and Sen. Mack III
-- Barnstorm in St. Petersburg, FL with Gov. Bush, AG Crist, and Sen. Mack III
-- Visit St. Anthony’s Hospital and meet with the patients
-- Fly to Washington, D.C.

October 2nd, 2004: Washington
-- Vice Presidential Duties
-- Private meeting with Pres. W. Bush
-- Private meeting with Sen. Frist and Sen. Daschle
-- Interview with Carl Cameron for “Fox News Sunday”

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OOC: NHI, do we have a word limit for our debate responses?

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Campaign Schedule for Kay Bailey Hutchison (Sept. 28th-Oct. 2nd)

September 28th, 2004: Wisconsin
-- Barnstorm in Madison, WI with Gov. Thompson, Sen. B. Dole, and County Exec. Walker
-- Interview with KMSN in Madison, WI
-- Barnstorm in Edgerton, WI with Gov. Thompson, Rep. Ryan, and County Exec. Walker
-- Barnstorm in Sun Prairie, WI with Gov. Thompson, Rep. Ryan, and County Exec. Walker

September 29th, 2004: Wisconsin
-- Barnstorm in Green Bay, WI with Gov. Thompson, Rep. Ryan, and Mr. Favre
-- Fundraiser in Green Bay, WI with Gov. Thompson, Rep. Ryan, and Mr. Favre
-- Barnstorm in De Pere, WI with Gov. Thompson, Rep. Ryan, and Mr. Favre
-- Barnstorm in Glenmore, WI with Gov. Thompson, Rep. Ryan, and Mr. Favre
-- Townhall in Glenmore, WI
-- Fly to Florida

September 30th, 2004: Florida
-- Barnstorm in Miami Beach, FL with Sen. Mack III and AG Crist
-- Barnstorm in Miami, FL with Sen. Mack III and AG Crist
-- Attend Presidential Debate
-- Fly to Montana

October 1st, 2004: Montana
-- One-on-One Interview with David Muir for ABC
-- Barnstorm in Helena, MT with Gov. Martz, Gov. Racicot, and Sen. B. Dole
-- Barnstorm in East Helena, MT with Gov. Martz, Gov. Racicot, and Sen. B. Dole
-- Barnstorm in Lincoln, MT with Gov. Martz, Gov. Racicot, and Sen. B. Dole

October 2nd, 2004: Montana
-- Barnstorm in Billings, MT with Gov. Martz, Gov. Racicot, and Sen. McCain
-- Barnstorm in Broadview, MT with Gov. Martz, Gov. Racicot, and Sen. McCain
-- Barnstorm in Lockwood, MT with Gov. Martz, Gov. Racicot, and Sen. McCain

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OOC: NHI, do we have a word limit for our debate responses?

OOC: I guess not...

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Giuliani Campaign Ad, running in the following states

A Time For Choosing

My fellow Americans, our nation is at a cross roads. We have two options - prosperity and security or distress and danger. We can be safe in our homes, or we can live under the fear of Al Quaeda. We can stand up to terrorists, or we can let them win. We can really fix our broken immigration system, or we can spew talking points. Only Rudy Giuliani is prepared to keep America on the right path - the path laid down by Thomas Jefferson, Abe Lincoln, Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, and George Bush. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rudy Giuliani.

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OOC: NHI, do we have a word limit for our debate responses?

I will leave that up for you and the candidates to decide. I'm okay without having one.

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Giuliani Debate Responses

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Frankly, Jim, I do. But before I answer further, I'd like to thank you for moderating this debate, I'd like to thank the University of Miami for hosting this debate, and I'd like to thank Senator Biden, Governor Johnson, and Congressman Kucinich for participating in tonight's debate. Back to the question, I think the election of any of the other men on this stage would put the United States in a dangerous place. We’re involved in three wars right now - Iraq, Afghanistan, and the War on Terror. A war requires a leader who is strong, determined, and has his full faith in the cause. I’m the only man stand here who has a strong record in national security, that is determined to win all three of these wars, who is fully supportive of the operations our troops are executing. All three of my opponents support a drawback of troops, to various degrees. This is a dangerous plan, that would make the Middle East less stable and opens the door to future acts of terrorism.
   We are winning all three of the wars we’re engaged in. In Iraq, Saddam Hussein is sitting in a prison cell, awaiting a trial, and we’re preparing for elections. In Afghanistan, the Taliban is out of Kabul and will soon be out of Afghanistan. In the Global War on Terror, our borders are safer, our children sleep soundly at night, and international travel is more secure than any time in history. I will continue these successful strategies, put in place by President Bush, as well as bring in our coalition allies for future strategy planning. Within the first year of my administration I will hold a summit in Washington for the leaders of all the coalition nations. Tony Blair, John Howard, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Silvio Berlusconi, Wim Kok, Jose Aznar, Kim Dae-jung, all the others - let’s get them all in the same room to plan out the rest of our strategy. America has the greatest armed forces on the face of Earth, but we can’t do these things unilaterally.

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Preemptive war, that is wars that are waged in order to stop an immediate threat, is a solid strategy. If you are walking down the street and you see that a man, walking towards you, is aiming a gun at you, it’s clear that you would take the steps to defend yourself. Maybe that means shooting the man before he can shoot you, maybe it means you jump out of the way. This is the principal of preemptive war in the simplest terms. We knew that Saddam Hussein had massive stockpiles of chemical in the 1980s and 1990s, so we had good reason to believe he rebuilt his supplies and was prepared to use them once more. So we took the preemptive steps, to ensure that the lives of thousands were safe, and removed Saddam Hussein from power. Small deposits of chemical weapons have been recovered and we expect that we will find more in the coming weeks and months. We took preemptive steps with regards to Al Qaeda and the Taliban and we’ve made the world a safer place because of it. These were all preemptive wars, they’ve all done well, and I support the idea of preemptive war if all other means to settle the dispute have been tried and failed.

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The deficit is one of the greatest struggles currently facing our nation. It is more than an economic issue, it’s a moral issue. We keep spending and spending with no regard to where this money is coming from. We’re just pushing the debt onto our children and grandchildren, that’s got to stop.
   We had a balanced budget in the 1990s, we need to get back on the track. My administration will take the steps necessary to prepare the United States for a balanced budget by 2016. I will also support a balanced budget amendment. 49 states have BBAs, it only makes sense that the federal government have one too. American families across the nation have to live within their financial means, it’s time that the federal government learned that lesson too. Cuts have to be made, I think we all agree with that.
     Where to cut is where there debate begins. Now, I like PBS, I like you, Jim, and I love the work towards educating the youth that PBS does, but I’m going to work towards reducing the tax-payer subsidy for PBS. The Sesame Street Workshop brings in a lot of revenue. If you put that revenue towards operating PBS, the government could almost step back and save millions of dollars each year. We need to cut non-essential government programs. Our government is too big, it’s inefficient, and it’s expensive. I will look at each program that is taxpayer funded and decide if it’s necessary, if it’s critical to our nation's success. If it’s not - well we’ll look at cutting it. If it is, we’ll look at ways to make it the most efficient and effective.
  As for taxes, I’m going to be honest. I will cannot promise that I will not raise taxes - plain and simple. However, I will always take a budget cut over a tax hike. Tax cuts, like the Bush Tax Cuts, spur economic growth and keep the hard earned money of the American people in their pockets - rather than in the government’s coffers.

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One word - experience. I have much more experience than any of the other men standing up here tonight. Senator Biden has had a lengthy tenure in the U.S. Senate, a long time spent sitting behind a desk away from his constituents. Governor Johnson has two, uneventful terms as Governor of New Mexico under his belt. Congressman Kucinich has another lengthy tenure in Congress, lacking any significant legislative victories. I worked in the Reagan Justice Department, I was a U.S. Attorney, for 7 years I was the Mayor of New York City, and I’ve spent the last 6 months as our nation’s Vice President. I’ve had hands-on experience combating global terrorism, I led New York City through the post-9/11 recovery, and I’ve helped President Bush govern the nation for the past few months. I’ve gained valuable experience while working in the White House, I’ve been involved in the President’s decision making process, I’ve become a close confidant of the President’s, and I’ve received information on our nation’s defense that none of the other candidates have. I can keep our nation safer than any of the other candidates because of the experience I’ve gained. This is the question that Americans must ask when going to vote - who will keep us safer? And the only honest answer to that question is Rudy Giuliani.

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Senator Biden, can you give us specifics — in terms of a scenario, timelines, et cetera — for ending U.S. — major U.S. military involvement in Iraq?

It's not going to happen overnight, and anyone who tells you it can is treating our military like a  G.I. Joe set, and not the complex and important institution that it is. The goals of my administration to get us where we can bring our soldiers home rely on fulfilling three goals: the presence of a stable Iraqi government, the presence of an efficient and functional national guard to keep Al-Qaeda out and  their lands secure. And finally there must be peace and cooperation between the Sunni, Shiite, and Kurd factions of Iraq that have begun fighting against each other due to President Bush's invasion.

We will begin by holding a national referendum in the first 100 days of my administration allowing Iraqis to decide if they want to split into three independent states. If that is passed, in 90 days each new nation will elect representatives for their constitutional conventions. If it is rejected, Iraq will hold elections for their new parliament in 90 days. Once the parliament is seated at the beginning of 2006, they will write the nation of Iraq's constitution and ratify it on a strict timetable. Meanwhile we will work with the UN to obtain a peacekeeping force to function as Iraq's national defense, while some military deployments will be transferred to the peacekeepers, the rest will either come home or remain as the auxiliary and reserve force training the Iraqi national guard.

This plan will ensure that Iraq's government will work, their borders will be kept secure and that al-Qaeda and other terrorists will not take root in the country. It will strengthen our national defense and fix the mess created by the Bush administration.

To All the Candidates What is your position on the whole concept of preemptive war?

I support a strong national intelligence, period. But we aren't fortune tellers. Part of my plan to prevent another terrorist attack on our soil is to reopen the Domestic Terrorism Task Force, which was inexplicably shut down by the Bush administration. Let me be absolutely clear about my philosophy: we will only act in a preemptive capacity if there is a clear and present threat, and if there is concrete information ready to be presented to the public first.

I don't intend for the White House to continue operating from the shadows. We, as people, as global citizens, as Americans, are better than that.

To all the Candidates How does America address the growing budget deficit and what can be cut, what can be spared and do taxes need to go up?

Let me first say that we are spending over five billion dollars a month on our deployments in Iraq. Well, the entirety of this cost is being charged to the national deficit by the Bush/Giuliani administration. And you know, going back to my plan to fix the mess in Iraq, I have to say, if the American people are going to keep footing the bill for the war I believe Americans are entitled to a concrete timetable from the executive branch. That's why I'm so strident about having an open and honest administration.

When we cut taxes, we need to make sure the cuts go where they'll do the most good. Lower and middle income Americans spend a much higher percentage of their monthly income. Many people spend the entirety of their paychecks every month, unable to build a savings because of the low minimum wage. So cuts will be most effective in stimulating the economy by going to these people. For this reason I will support letting high-income cuts from President Bush's 2001 bill expire, while keeping them for the rest of America. We will work the exact level out with Congress, but I believe $400,000 is a good threshold for expiration at this point. Aside from letting the high-income cuts expire, I do not support raising taxes on Americans.

We should also be honest with people about what a tax cut is, though. And this is something most politicians are just too cowardly to do. It's not a permanent subsidy. The intention of cuts are to drive up consumer spending in an economy that might need a little jolt. When they end, they should end, unless there is still that need. For middle and low-income earners, anyone under the threshold I laid out, I believe that need persists and those cuts should stay.

By meeting these two goals, our deficit will decrease drastically. And the economy will continue to pick up because of more money in hardworking Americans' pockets. That will lead to lower deficits, a balanced budget, and prosperity in America.

To All the Candidates What are the major differences between the four of you, and why you believe you would be the better President?

I respect the three men sharing the stage with me tonight. But they are not the right choice for your vote for President. These options will take us down a wayward path. Governor Johnson has said that he wants to ban the minimum wage, and leave American workers on their own to get a fair wage from the corporations. Congressman Kucinich led the city of Cleveland to be the first major American city to default on its debt since the Great Depression. And Mr. Giuliani, Vice President, has a history of passing on the people he was elected by and instead paying back insiders like himself. His corrupt appointments led hundreds of thousands of dollars to be stolen from the city of New York. The New York City taxpayers even bought one of his insider guys a new car. One appointee has already plead guilty; the other is awaiting trial.

Look, I am a sensible problem-solver with a proven record of ensuring the people of my state have a voice in our nation's capital. My experience on the international stage secured us lasting arms treaties that neither President Carter nor Reagan could get. I will always leave the doors of the White House open and make sure that everyday Americans are represented and part of the debate. I will not stand for the power of Wall Street when it bankrupts Main Street. We can't continue down the road of corrupt and powerful insiders, weak leaders, and the fringe shouting match. Americans want someone who will simply get to work for them, so that government is good again. I will be that President for you, America. Together, we'll march forward.