2004 Presidential Primary Election

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This paper explains that, when Wesley K. Clark joined the already crowded field of Democratic presidential hopefuls, he offered the Democratic Party a strong candidate with a resume to make other candidates jealous; but his unclear opinion on the war in Iraq, his character, integrity, and temperament were questioned. The paper pointed out that the 2004 election was Richard Gephardt's second run for the White House, giving him name recognition and a good fund-raising network. The author believes that, for a Democrat to win, the candidate will have to harp on the idea that Bush's current domestic and international policies are failing, offer viable solutions, and address how they propose to pay for the changes they propose.

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Carol Moseley Braun
Wesley K. Clark
Howard Dean
Sen. John Edwards
Rep. Richard A. Gephardt
Sen. John F. Kerry
Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich
Sen. Joseph Lieberman
Al Sharpton
George W. Bush

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"On Carol Moseley Braun's issues page on her web site she brings her commitment to women's issues to the forefront. As an Illinois State Legislature, she fought for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and vows to continue fighting for the social justice for all people. Her view on issues includes a single-payer healthcare plan, long-term care and pensions for women and seeking ways for women to break the glass ceiling. She has come out against the war in Iraq, yet she believes that the troops should have American support since they are involved and should not leave. She is strongly against international policies of President Bush, stating his lack of international support for the war and failure to capture Osama bin Laden."

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