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	2004 DECEMBER Dec. 30, 2004 Historians Examine How 2004 Will be Remembered in History Books Three historians reflect on the role America has played this year during international crises, such as the Asian tsunami disaster, and how 2004 will be remembered in the history books.

	Dec. 28, 2004 Foreign Policy Dominated U.S. Political Agenda in 2004 Foreign policy was at the forefront of President Bush's agenda in 2004. Two foreign policy experts analyze U.S. foreign relations in the Middle East, Europe and the rest of the world.

	Dec. 20, 2004 Controversy Continues Around Secretary of Defense Correspondent Spencer Michels looks at the controversy surrounding Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

	Dec. 20, 2004 Criticism Continues Against Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Recent criticism from prominent Republicans, including Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel and Arizona Sen. John McCain, has raised questions about whether Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld will stay at his post. Two experts analyze Rumsfeld's tenure and the impact of his detractors.

	Dec. 16, 2004 Fixing Social Security Financing Ray Suarez leads a discussion on the best way to reform Social Security with two public policy experts.

	Dec. 16, 2004 The State of Al-Qaida's Terror Network Spencer Michels reports on the most recent Osama bin Laden tape. Then, Jim Lehrer speaks with two intelligence experts about the current state of the al-Qaida terror network.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 22, 2004 Security Problems Surrounding President Bush's Visit to Chile Terence Smith looks at the security problems surrounding President Bush's visit to Central America.

	Nov. 18, 2004 The Future of the Democratic Party Democratic Party activists debate the issues critical to re-energizing their party and attracting swing voters in upcoming elections.

	Nov. 18, 2004 The Clinton Presidential Library Opens in Little Rock, Arkansas Kwame Holman reports on the opening of the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Ark.

	Nov. 16, 2004 Condoleezza Rice Nominated as Secretary of State Gwen Ifill speaks with two foreign policy analysts about the choice of Condoleezza Rice to succeed Colin Powell as secretary of state.

	Nov. 15, 2004 Secretary of State Colin Powell Resigns National security experts join Ray Suarez for a look at what the departure of Secretary of State Colin Powell might mean for U.S. foreign policy.

	Nov. 15, 2004 White House Reporters Discuss the Wave of Resignations The departure of Secretary of State Colin Powell topped the list of four departing members from President Bush's second term Cabinet. Terence Smith speaks with two White House correspondents about the wave of resignations and its ramification for the president's second term.

	Nov. 10, 2004 Rebuilding the Electricity Grid in Iraq Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW-Chicago talks with Aiham Alsammarae, Iraq's electricity minister, about the rebuilding process in Iraq.

	Nov. 9, 2004 Urban Warfare in Fallujah Poses Difficulties In two days of intense fighting in the central Iraqi city of Fallujah, 10 American and two Iraqi soldiers have died in a massive military operation aimed at forcing out militants entrenched in the city. Two experts assess the offensive and examine the challenges of urban warfare.

	Nov. 8, 2004 Experts Discuss the U.S.-led Assault on Fallujah U.S.-led forces launched a major offensive on the Iraqi city of Fallujah Monday, hoping to bring the city under control in advance of proposed January elections. Ray Suarez and experts discuss the possible ramifications of the assault on Fallujah.

	Nov. 5, 2004 Shields and Brooks on Bush campaign winning strategy NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the inaccurate Election Day exit polls, the Bush campaign's winning strategy, and the future agendas of both parties.

	Nov. 5, 2004 U.S. Forces Prepare for Assault on Fallujah U.S. war planes continued to bomb the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Friday as American and Iraqi ground troops prepared for a major operation aimed at gaining control of the city. Military experts discuss the upcoming operation.

	Nov. 5, 2004 What Went Wrong? Terence Smith speaks with Warren Mitofsky, co-director of the National Election Pool, about why the exit polls in the presidential election were so misleading.

	Nov. 4, 2004 President Bush Announces Agenda for Second Term A look at President Bush's White House press conference in which he discussed his goals and priorities for a second term.

	Nov. 4, 2004 Partisan Reaction to President Bush's Second Term Challenges A panel of partisan experts discuss the challenges President Bush will face in governing a deeply divided nation.

	Nov. 3, 2004 Mark Shields and David Brooks Analyze the Presidential Election Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Jim Lehrer for some closing thoughts on the presidential election.

	Nov. 3, 2004 Kerry Campaign Ends in Boston John Kerry concedes the U.S. presidential election and President Bush accepts a second term. Then, Margaret Warner reports from Boston on the end of the Kerry campaign.

	Nov. 3, 2004 Cultural Divisions in the United States Gwen Ifill leads a discussion about how the country can reunite after the hotly contested election.

	Nov. 3, 2004 Exit Polls Come Under Scrutiny After U.S. Presidential Election Ray Suarez and Andrew Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, analyze the exit polls from yesterday's election.

	Nov. 2, 2004 NewsHour Analysts Weigh in on Election Night Jim Lehrer speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about Tuesday's election.

	Nov. 2, 2004 U.S. Presidential Campaigns Continue Through Election Day President Bush returned to Texas to cast his vote, while Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., voted in Massachusetts on Election Day. Kwame Holman reports on the day in the campaigns of President Bush and Senator Kerry.

	Nov. 2, 2004 Electoral College Plays Key Role in Presidential Election Correspondent Jeffrey Brown looks at the history and principals behind the Electoral College.

	Nov. 2, 2004 Election Returns Cast Spotlight on Campaign Headquarters Ray Suarez and Margaret Warner present live updates from President Bush's and Senator Kerry's campaign headquarters in Washington, D.C. and Boston.

	Nov. 2, 2004 Nationwide Polling Problems Could Affect Election Terence Smith discusses problems facing voters on Election Day with Doug Chapin, director of Electionline.org, and Becca O'Brien, co-founder and national director of Just Democracy.

	Nov. 2, 2004 Voter Turnout at its Highest in Decades Voters turned out in droves for Tuesday's presidential election. Gwen Ifill speaks with Tony Fabrizio, partner at the Republican polling firm Fabrizio, McLaughlin and Associates, and Ethel Klein, president of the Democratic firm EDK Associates, about the potential impact of heavy voter turnout.

	Nov. 1, 2004 U.S. Presidential Campaign Enters Final 24 Hours Kwame Holman reports on the last campaign day before the presidential election.

	Nov. 1, 2004 Polling Numbers Still Too Close To Call Gwen Ifill talks with Andy Kohut, director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, about the latest polling numbers.



	OCTOBER Oct. 29, 2004 Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks Discuss Campaign, New Bin Laden Video Political analysts discuss the potential impact of a new video message from al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, the final days of the presidential campaign and the military's investigation of 380 tons of missing Iraqi explosives.

	Oct. 29, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry Campaigns Sprint to the Nov. 2 Election President Bush campaigned in New Hampshire Friday, while Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., spoke to supporters in Florida, as the presidential race enters its final sprint.

	Oct. 29, 2004 Political Cartoons Reflect Tense Election Atmosphere Stephen Hess, professor of media and public affairs at George Washington University, looks at the presidential campaign as seen by political cartoonists.

	Oct. 29, 2004 Bin Laden Warns of New Attacks, Criticizes Bush in Video Message Osama bin Laden issued a videotape Friday admitting responsibility for the Sept. 11 attacks and blaming President Bush and U.S. policy on Israel. Two experts discuss Osama Bin Laden's possible motivations for his television appearance.

	Oct. 28, 2004 Political Advertisements Change Tone As the Presidential Campaign Winds Down Dueling political advertisements are flooding the airwaves in the last few days of the presidential campaign. Two experts discuss the ongoing ad war.

	Oct. 28, 2004 Candidates on the Campaign Trail President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., continued campaigning in swing states Thursday. Kwame Holman reports on the day's news from President Bush and Senator Kerry's campaigns.

	Oct. 28, 2004 Economic, Social Issues Play Part in Voters' Decisions A look at which issues are most important to voters, and if those issues are in voters' economic interest.

	Oct. 28, 2004 Reporters Discuss the Political Climate in Wisconsin and Ohio Margaret Warner speaks with Meg Kissinger of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Darrel Rowland of the Columbus Dispatch about the presidential race in key swing states.

	Oct. 27, 2004 U.S. Military Investigates Disappearance of Tons of Explosives in Iraq Roughly 380 tons of explosives are missing in Iraq, according to the U.N. nuclear watchdog group. A reporter discusses the implications of the missing explosives.

	Oct. 27, 2004 Candidates Trade Barbs Over Missing Explosives President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., traded barbs over the missing explosives issue in Iraq. Kwame Holman gives the latest news from the Bush and Kerry campaigns.

	Oct. 26, 2004 The Presidential Race in the Battleground States Gwen Ifill speaks with Adam Nagourney of the New York Times about the presidential race in the battleground states.

	Oct. 26, 2004 Campaign Snapshots President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., both campaigned in Wisconsin today. Kwame Holman wraps up the day's news from the Bush and Kerry campaigns.

	Oct. 26, 2004 Colorado Electoral College Proposal Colorado voters will decide on Nov. 2 whether the Rocky Mountain State will become the first in the nation to allocate its electoral votes proportionately and based solely on the popular vote. Tom Bearden reports on the Colorado Electoral College proposal.

	Oct. 26, 2004 A Look at Election Changes in Florida Since 2000 The 2000 presidential election in Florida resulted in a bitterly disputed election, court battles over recounts and recriminations over what critics said were confusing ballots and voting procedures. Ray Suarez looks at what has changed in Florida since the 2000 election and what problems remain.

	Oct. 25, 2004 President Bush, Senator Kerry Campaign in Battleground States Kwame Holman reports on President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., as they campaigned in the final week of the presidential race. A report on the presidential candidates, as they campaigned in the final week of the presidential race.

	Oct. 25, 2004 President Bush, Senator Kerry Campaign in Battleground States Jim Lehrer speaks with political reporters about how the presidential election is playing in the battleground states of Colorado and Pennsylvania. President Bush campaigned in Colorado Monday, while Senator John Kerry spoke in Pennsylvania. Jim Lehrer speaks with political reporters about the battleground states.

	Oct. 25, 2004 Religion Becomes a Top Topic in Presidential Election Religion is weighing more heavily now than in past years in the presidential election. Experts discuss the role religion is playing in President Bush and Senator Kerry's campaigns.

	Oct. 25, 2004 First Ladies Seek to Define their Political Role A special broadcast that aired Monday night, "The First Lady: Public Expectations, Private Lives," looked at how past and present first ladies dealt with the undefined role of first lady.

	Oct. 22, 2004 The Analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks Jim Lehrer speaks with NewsHour analysts about the statistical dead heat between President Bush and Sen. Kerry in the race for the White House, and how the public should interpret the various poll figures.

	Oct. 22, 2004 Colorado Senate Race In the battle to control the 109th Senate, the race in Colorado that pits state Attorney General Ken Salazar and brewing magnate Pete Coors is seen as the most competitive, with the two candidates in a statistical dead-heat.

	Oct. 22, 2004 Medical Liability as a Campaign Issue With Election Day nearing, Kwame Holman looks at the presidential campaign. Then, Margaret Warner examines the big campaign issue of medical liability with Frank Sloan and Philip Howard.

	Oct. 21, 2004 Fact Checking in the 2004 Presidential Debates News outlets are conducting their own analysis to verify the accuracy of politicians' statements. Terence Smith examines the benefits and risks of fact-checking for the news consumer.

	Oct. 21, 2004 Presidential Candidates Insist They Can Lead Without a Draft Both presidential candidates insist they can muster the forces needed to fight America's wars without a draft.

	Oct. 21, 2004 Strains on U.S. Military Impact Presidential Campaign Both presidential candidates insist they can muster the forces needed to fight America's wars without a draft. Margaret Warner leads a discussion with two former military officers on the issue of a draft.

	Oct. 21, 2004 President Bush, Senator Kerry Continue on the Campaign Trail With only 12 days until Election Day, Kwame Holman looks at the presidential campaign. President Bush campaigned in Pennsylvania, while Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., campaigned in Ohio.

	Oct. 20, 2004 South Dakota Battle Over the Control of the Senate The top target of Republicans this fall in the hundreds of Congressional contests, is the Senate's Democratic leader. Kwame Holman reports from South Dakota, where an important Senate race is heating up.

	Oct. 20, 2004 Senator Kerry and President Bush Address the War on Terror in Campaign Speeches President Bush made campaign stops in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, as Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., visited Iowa and Pennsylvania. With less than two weeks until Election Day, Terence Smith looks at the campaign to date.

	Oct. 20, 2004 U.S. Senate Races Gain National Attention in 2004 Election Season Two Congress watchers discuss the closely fought Senate races of the 2004 election season, including South Dakota, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

	Oct. 19, 2004 Social Security as a Theme in the Presidential Campaign Margaret Warner leads a discussion on the issue of Social Security in the presidential race with two independent analysts.

	Oct. 19, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry Continue their Race for the White House Kwame Holman looks at the day's news from the campaign trail. President Bush made a campaign stop in Florida, while Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., traveled to Pennsylvania

	Oct. 19, 2004 Counting Every Vote Spencer Michels reports on what's being done to insure voting integrity on Election Day. Then, Gwen Ifill is joined by two experts for a closer look at U.S. voting systems.

	Oct. 18, 2004 Florida Residents Vote Early Jim Lehrer talks with Ray Suarez, who is reporting from Florida, about the first day of early voting in the hotly contested state.

	Oct. 18, 2004 Presidential Candidates Spar Over Terrorism A look at the issue of terrorism in the presidential election of 2004. A background report on the issue of terrorism in the presidential election.

	Oct. 18, 2004 The Candidates' Stance on the War on Terrorism Gwen Ifill moderates a discussion between two policy analysts about each presidential candidate's approach to the war on terror. Gwen Ifill discusses the two candidate's stance on the issue of terrorism with two policy analysts.

	Oct. 15, 2004 Jobs & the Swing States Jobs have become a major issue in presidential swing states like Ohio. Representatives from Ohio's business and labor sectors discuss the job situation in the Buckeye state and efforts of the presidential candidates to boost job growth.

	Oct. 15, 2004 Political Analysts Assess The Presidential Campaign NewsHour political analysts discuss the candidates' performances in the presidential debates and their campaign strategies as the race for the White House enters its last weeks.

	Oct. 15, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry Campaign in the Midwest President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., campaigned in Midwest battleground states Friday. Tom Bearden wraps up the day's campaign news.

	Oct. 15, 2004 Presidential Polling Numbers Show A Close Race Andy Kohut, Director of the Pew Research Center, joins Margaret Warner for a look at the most recent presidential polling numbers.

	Oct. 14, 2004 Bush and Kerry Hit the Campaign Trail After Final Presidential Debate President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., hit the campaign trail Thursday, a day after the final presidential debate. Tom Bearden reports on the latest news from the Bush and Kerry campaigns.

	Oct. 14, 2004 Experts Discuss the Third Presidential Debate Senator Kerry and President Bush faced off Wednesday night in the third, and final, presidential debate. Two experts discuss how the candidates' performances in the debates may affect the outcome of the election.

	Oct. 14, 2004 Health Care Debate Weighs Heavily in Presidential Election Susan Dentzer examines the debate over health care in this election season.

	Oct. 14, 2004 Health Care Plays Heavily in Presidential Election President Bush and Senator Kerry tout two very different plans for changing the health care system. Two experts discuss how the issue of health care is playing on the campaign trail.

	Oct. 13, 2004 Analysis by Shields and Brooks Prior to the Final Debate Jim Lehrer gets a preview of Wednesday night's presidential debate from syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks.

	Oct. 13, 2004 Vice President Cheney and Senator Edwards on the Campaign Trail Tom Bearden reports on the day's campaign news leading up to Wednesday night's debate

	Oct. 12, 2004 The Federal Deficit as an Issue this Presidential Election Paul Solmon of WGBH-Boston reports on the federal deficit and how it plays in the presidential campaign.

	Oct. 12, 2004 Sinclair Under Fire for Decision to Air Anti-Senator Kerry Film Democratic senators are campaigning for a probe into Sinclair Broadcast Group's decision to air an anti-Senator Kerry documentary weeks before the election. Vice president of the Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Inc., and a senior adviser to the Democratic National Committee, join Terence Smith to discuss Sinclair's decision.

	Oct. 12, 2004 Candidates Court the Undecided Women Vote Women voters are a major target for President Bush and Senator Kerry's presidential campaigns. Two partisan pollsters discuss the importance of women voters in the presidential election.

	Oct. 12, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry Campaigning Heavily in Ohio President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., are campaigning heavily in the battleground state of Ohio. Gwen Ifill reports on the campaign for the Buckeye State's 20 electoral votes.

	Oct. 11, 2004 Stem Cell Research and How It Has Affected the Presidential Campaign Gwen Ifill leads a discussion about the debate over stem cell research with Daniel Perry, president of the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research, and Richard Doerflinger, deputy director for pro-life activities for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

	Oct. 11, 2004 Campaign Snapshots President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., traded jabs over terrorism and other domestic issues Monday as they campaigned in New Mexico. Kwame Holman reports on the day's campaign news.

	Oct. 8, 2004 Mark Shields and David Brooks Preview the Second Presidential Debate Jim Lehrer speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about the second presidential debate.

	Oct. 7, 2004 Report Shows No WMD In Iraq The chief U.S. weapons inspector for Iraq, Charles Duelfer, reported Wednesday that Iraq had begun destroying its weapons of mass destruction in 1991 and had none by 1996. The presidential candidates both used the report to rally their campaign.

	Oct. 7, 2004 Report Finds No WMD in Iraq The chief U.S. weapons inspector for Iraq, Charles Duelfer, reported Wednesday that Iraq had begun destroying its weapons of mass destruction in 1991 and had none by 1996, contrary to what the White House asserted before the Iraq war. After a background report, two senators give their take on the report.

	Oct. 7, 2004 Blurring the Lines Terence Smith focuses on the melding of politics and entertainment in this election season.

	Oct. 7, 2004 Undecided Voters Are Crucial in Presidential Election Three reporters discuss undecided voters in their respective states.

	Oct. 6, 2004 Mark Shields and David Brooks Analyze the Vice Presidential Debate As overnight polls were split on the question of who won Tuesday night's vice presidential face-off, NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks offer their assessment of how the two candidates fared in the fierce debate.

	Oct. 6, 2004 Links Between Saddam Hussein and Al-Qaida During Tuesday night's debate, Vice President Dick Cheney and Senator John Edwards raised questions over whether there is a connection between former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida. Margaret Warner speaks with experts about the debate over the links between Iraq and the terrorist group.

	Oct. 6, 2004 The Running Mates Kwame Holman wraps up the day's campaign news. Then, Terence Smith is joined by analysts who discuss the debating skills and styles of Vice President Cheney and Senator Edwards.

	Oct. 5, 2004 Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks Analyze the Vice Presidential Debate NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess Vice President Dick Cheney's and Senator John Edward's performances in the 2004 vice presidential debate.

	Oct. 5, 2004 Shields and Brooks Preview the Vice Presidential Debate Jim Lehrer speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about the upcoming vice presidential debate.

	Oct. 5, 2004 Cheney and Edwards Face Off in Vice Presidential Debate Vice President Dick Cheney and Senator John Edwards face-off in the first, and only, vice presidential debate Tuesday night in Cleveland. Two New York Times reporters preview Tuesday night's debate.

	Oct. 5, 2004 Partisan Reaction over the Vice Presidential Debate Political analysts discuss what Vice President Dick Cheney and Senator John Edwards each did to boost their parties run for the White House.

	Oct. 5, 2004 Previous Vice Presidential Debates Lend Perspective to Edwards, Cheney Face-Off A look back at memorable moments in previous vice presidential debates.

	Oct. 4, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry Campaign on Domestic Issues President Bush and Senator Kerry campaigns focused on domestic issues Monday. Then, a reporter discusses the state of the presidential campaign and Tuesday's vice presidential debate in Cleveland.

	Oct. 1, 2004 Shields and Brooks Discuss the First Presidential Debate Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the first presidential debate of 2004.

	Oct. 1, 2004 Two Experts Look at the Debating Styles of President Bush, Senator Kerry A discussion on the debating styles and skills of President Bush and Senator Kerry following the first presidential debate of 2004 on Thursday night in Coral Gables, Florida.

	Oct. 1, 2004 Former Defense Officials Analyze the First Presidential Debate President Bush and Senator Kerry hit the campaign trail a day after coming face-to-face in the first presidential debate. Two former defense officials discuss how the presidential candidates advanced their ideas on Iraq in Thursday night's debate.

	Oct. 1, 2004 President Bush, Senator Kerry Hit the Campaign Trail After the First Debate President Bush and Senator Kerry hit the campaign trail a day after coming face-to-face in the first presidential debate. Kwame Holman reports on the candidates' campaign day.

	Oct. 1, 2004 A Group of Voters Watch the First Presidential Debate of 2004 A group of likely voters from North Miami, Florida watched Thursday night's presidential debate with Spencer Michels.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 30, 2004 Political Cartoonists' Interpretation of the Presidential Campaign In the first of two special reports, Stephen Hess, Professor of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University, discusses political cartoonists' interpretation of the presidential campaign.

	Sept. 30, 2004 Bush and Kerry Face Off in the First of Three Presidential Elections The first presidential debate took place Thursday night in Coral Gables, Florida. Two analysts from opposite camps of the election discuss President Bush and Senator Kerry's messages in that debate.

	Sept. 29, 2004 Coveted Keystone State Pennsylvania has voted Democratic in the last three presidential elections but is now too close to call. Margaret Warner looks at the presidential campaign in the swing state.

	Sept. 29, 2004 Past Debates Offer Clues to Presidential Candidates' Style Both President Bush and Senator Kerry have faced critical debates in the past and have performed well. On Thursday night the two contenders will meet in Florida for their first debate.

	Sept. 28, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry Plan for Upcoming Presidential Debates President Bush and Senator Kerry will participate in three presidential campaigns over the next three weeks. Jim Lehrer spoke with former Presidents Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton about presidential debates four years ago for a documentary the NewsHour produced for PBS.

	Sept. 28, 2004 Vice Presidential Candidates Trade Jabs On Campaign Trail The vice presidential candidates hit the campaign trail Tuesday, firing charges at each other. Kwame Holman reports on their campaign appearance.

	Sept. 27, 2004 Presidential Debates Gwen Ifill discusses the importance of the presidential debates, the first of which is Thursday, with Adam Nagourney of the New York Times.

	Sept. 27, 2004 Presidential Candidates on the Campaign Trail Monday With only five weeks left until Election Day, the presidential candidates hit the campaign trail again Monday. President Bush campaigned in Ohio and presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., held a town hall meeting in Wisconsin. Kwame Holman provides an update on the race.

	Sept. 24, 2004 Shields and Lowry Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Richard Lowry of the National Review discuss the shifting campaign strategies of President Bush and Senator Kerry, and the outlook on Iraq.

	Sept. 24, 2004 Campaign Day The presidential candidates were on the campaign trail today. President Bush traveled to Wisconsin, and presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., spent the day in Pennsylvania. Kwame Holman wraps up the day on the stump.

	Sept. 24, 2004 Election Forecasters Using Unusual Methods to Predict the Presidential Winner In a less-than-scientific way to look at the election campaign, business correspondent Paul Solman of WGBH-Boston has fun with some unusual election forecasters.

	Sept. 23, 2004 Congress, Presidential Candidates Debate Tax Cuts The congressional proposal over whether to make middle-class tax cuts permanent ties into a larger debate between the two presidential candidates over tax cuts. Kwame Holman explores what Congress is saying about the tax cuts.

	Sept. 23, 2004 Candidates Debate Tax Cut Plans As Congress considers making current middle-class tax cuts permanent, the presidential nominees are involved in a larger debate over taxes. Representatives of the two campaigns debate their plans.

	Sept. 23, 2004 Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi discusses the recent hostage situation in Iraq, the media's portrayal of the war-torn nation and the upcoming elections in January.

	Sept. 22, 2004 The Candidates Address Social Security Social Security is one of the issues the presidential candidates are discussing this election year. Ray Suarez explores the Social Security savings issue with John Kerry's advisor on economic policy and a South Carolina senator.

	Sept. 21, 2004 President Bush Addresses the UN General Assembly President Bush today defended his decision to invade Iraq in an address before the U.N. General Assembly. Kwame Holman reports on the president's remarks. Gwen Ifill follows up with two views on President Bush's foreign policy from former foreign policy officials.

	Sept. 20, 2004 CBS Admitted it Erred in 60 Minutes Report CBS News announced that the network could no longer vouch for the authenticity of the memos and that the source who gave the documents to CBS -- Bill Burkett -- admitted to willfully deceiving CBS News. The network said it was misled over the origin and authenticity of documents and expressed deep regret for using the documents.

	Sept. 20, 2004 Presidential Candidates Trade Jabs Over Exit Plan for Iraq Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., criticized President Bush in a speech this morning in New York about his handling of the war in Iraq. President Bush responded to the senator's remarks at a town meeting in New Hampshire.

	Sept. 20, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry Discuss their Plans for Iraq Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry criticized the president's handling of the Iraq War Monday, but President Bush countered that his opponent offers no new ideas. Ray Suarez discusses the debate with two policy advisors.

	Sept. 20, 2004 Ralph Nader Drives to Get on Presidential Ballots Third-party presidential candidate Ralph Nader has faced an uphill battle to appear on the ballot. Gwen Ifill discusses the status of the Nader efforts with two experts.

	Sept. 17, 2004 Iraq's Struggle For Security Recent attacks on Iraqi police facilities as well as continuing violence against American forces indicate the insurgency in Iraq continues unabated and has perhaps grown more sophisticated. Two Iraqi-Americans assess the situation on the ground.

	Sept. 17, 2004 Analysis from Shields and Brooks on Election Issues Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks assess the latest public opinion polls in the presidential race, CBS's sourcing of its reporting on the president's National Guard Service and this week's death of the assault weapons ban.

	Sept. 17, 2004 Presidential Candidates Trade Jabs Over Medicare Costs The presidential candidates have been trading blows this week over increased costs of Medicare now and in the future. Susan Dentzer explores the issue.

	Sept. 16, 2004 Media Investigates Authenticity of Memos Released by CBS Several document experts have raised questions about the authenticity of memos CBS News anchor Dan Rather cited in a 60 Minutes report about President Bush's Vietnam-era service. Terence Smith speaks with two media experts about the investigation into the documents' authenticity.

	Sept. 16, 2004 Presidential Candidates Speak to the National Guard Association in Las Vegas President Bush and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., both spoke at the annual meeting of the National Guard Association. Neither candidate directly addressed the current controversy over President Bush's Vietnam-era service in the Texas Air National Guard during the previously scheduled appearances.

	Sept. 16, 2004 Iraq War Veterans Take Sides in the Presidential Campaign Many U.S. troops who served in Iraq have returned home to join the campaign fight for either President Bush or Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass. Margaret Warner speaks with two Iraq war veterans about which candidate would make a better commander in chief.

	Sept. 15, 2004 Presidential Candidates Criticize Each Other's Political Stands As Election Day approaches, President Bush and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., criticize each other's spending records and proposals in their almost daily campaign appearances. An expert examines the accuracy of the candidates' claims in several of their stump speeches.

	Sept. 14, 2004 Two Experts Discuss Differences in Presidential Candidates' Economic Policies The issue of the economy is traditionally the trump topic for voters in presidential campaigns. Two experts discuss the differences in the two presidential candidates' economic policies.

	Sept. 13, 2004 Federal Assault Weapons Ban Expires A 10-year-old law banning 19 types of semiautomatic weapons expired today. Jim Lehrer gets two perspectives in the debate over the need for the law from Seattle police Chief Gil Kerlikowske and Wayne LaPierre, CEO and executive vice president of the National Rifle Association.

	Sept. 13, 2004 Campaign Snapshots Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., criticized President Bush in Washington this morning for the expiration of the assault weapons ban. President Bush spoke to supporters in Muskegon, Mich., today about health care reform.

	Sept. 10, 2004 Shields, Brooks Discuss Sept. 11, Campaign Trail NewsHour regulars Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the impact of Sept. 11 three years later, recent comments made on the campaign trail, and the latest flap over President Bush's National Guard service.

	Sept. 10, 2004 Campaign Snapshots President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, Mass., both addressed health care reform at rallies in Huntington, W. Va., and St. Louis on Friday.

	Sept. 10, 2004 Parsing Polls Two recent polls showed President Bush with a double-digit lead over Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., while others had the two contenders in a statistical dead heat. A columnist and pollster discuss how voters should view the divergent surveys.

	Sept. 9, 2004 Federal Assault Weapons Ban Set to Expire The federal assault-weapons ban, which outlaws 19 types of semiautomatic weapons, is set to expire Monday if Congress does not renew it. Margaret Warner gets two perspectives on whether Congress should renew the ban from Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. and Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho.

	Sept. 9, 2004 Candidates Address Trade, Health Care Rather Than CBS Documents President Bush promoted his economic agenda at a rally in Colmar, Pa., today. Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., spoke about health care reform at a rally in Des Moines, Iowa. Kwame Holman reports.

	Sept. 8, 2004 U.S. Forces Intensify Attacks on Insurgent Strongholds U.S. forces on intensified their attacks on insurgent strongholds in the Iraqi cities of Fallujah and Samarra. Meanwhile, two more American soldiers were killed in shootouts near Baghdad, pushing the number of U.S. military deaths in Iraq past 1,000. Margaret Warner speaks with retired military officers.

	Sept. 8, 2004 Presidential Election Focuses on Terrorism Issue Vice President Dick Cheney told a town hall audience in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday that there would be an increased risk of terrorist attacks if Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., were elected president. Kwame Holman looks at how the politics of fear has played into recent exchanges between the Bush and Kerry campaigns.

	Sept. 7, 2004 Economists Discuss Differing Views on American Economy and Workforce Jeffrey Brown discusses the presidential candidates' differing viewpoints of the American economy and workforce with two political economists.

	Sept. 7, 2004 Former Secretaries Discuss the Differences in Candidates' Approach in Iraq Jim Lehrer discusses the differences in the Iraq policies President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., have proposed with former secretaries of State Henry Kissinger, who served during the Nixon administration, and Madeleine Albright, who served during the Clinton administration.

	Sept. 7, 2004 Sen. John Kerry and Pres. Bush Give Speeches About Their Policies on Iraq More than 16 months after President Bush declared the end of major combat operations in Iraq, the war continues to be fought as an issue in the presidential campaign. The president and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., spoke about Iraq and the war on terror at a veterans convention last month, and again as they campaigned.

	Sept. 6, 2004 Former President Clinton Undergoes Successful Open Heart Surgery Former President Bill Clinton underwent successful open heart surgery Monday in New York City. Gwen Ifill talks with Dr. Jonathan Reiner of The George Washington University Medical Center about the president's operation -- what it is, how it works and how long it takes to recover.

	Sept. 6, 2004 Sen. John F. Kerry and President Bush Continue Their Campaigns Both presidential candidates were busy this Labor Day weekend. President Bush spoke at a rally Sunday in Parkersburg, W.Va. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., was in West Virginia Monday at a rally in Racine.

	Sept. 3, 2004 Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks Discuss Campaign News Two columnists reflect on the Republican National Convention and their expectations for the final 60 days before Election Day.

	Sept. 3, 2004 Bush and Kerry Hit the Campaign Trail Following the Conventions The day began early for Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., who aggressively defended his military record at a rally in Springfield, Ohio. President Bush continued his campaign in Moosic, Pa., Friday where he claimed credit for a report showing an increase in the number of new jobs created.

	Sept. 3, 2004 Undecided Voters Discuss the Presidential Election A group of voters in Portland, Ore., watched President Bush deliver his renomination acceptance speech Thursday night. Spencer Michels asks the voters how the marquee address at Madison Square Garden played in the Pacific Northwest.

	Sept. 2, 2004 Historians Discuss Renomination Acceptance Speeches Margaret Warner discusses what history suggests makes a great renominating acceptance speech with presidential historian Michael Beschloss; Richard Norton Smith, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum; and Meena Bose, professor of American politics at the U.S. Military Academy.

	Sept. 2, 2004 An Interview With Karen Hughes Karen Hughes, a strategist for the Bush-Cheney campaign and a longtime communications adviser to President Bush, discusses the president's acceptance speech, his plan for the future and attacks on Sen. John Kerry by speakers at the Republican convention.

	Sept. 2, 2004 President George H.W. Bush Talks About his Son's Reelection Bid Jim Lehrer speaks with former President George H.W. Bush about his impressions of the Republican National Convention, and about how his son's bid for reelection might parallel his own failed attempt 12 years ago.

	Sept. 2, 2004 Republican Speechwriters Discuss President Bush's Renomination Speech President Bush will make the most prominent address of his presidential reelection campaign Thursday night at the Republican National Convention. Gwen Ifill discusses the craft of drafting a nomination acceptance address with Republican speechwriters Clark Judge and Ken Khachigian.

	Sept. 2, 2004 Republican Delegates Discuss Day Four of the Republican National Convention The Republican National Convention culminates Thursday night when President Bush formally accepts his party's nomination for four more years as president. Ray Suarez speaks with some Republican delegates about their expectations for this evening's address.

	Sept. 2, 2004 Assessing the President's Speech Political analysts and historians discuss President Bush's renomination acceptance speech Thursday night and the conclusion of the Republican National Convention.

	Sept. 1, 2004 An Interview With Karl Rove Karl Rove, the chief political strategist for President Bush's reelection campaign, offers his thoughts on the Democratic convention, Sen. John Kerry's service in Vietnam, the Republican National Convention and the president's bid for a second term in the White House.

	Sept. 1, 2004 The Running Mate Terence Smith speaks with Andrew Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, about what recent polls indicate about Vice President Dick Cheney's favorability rating among all voters and from whom the vice president enjoys his strongest support.

	Sept. 1, 2004 The Running Mate Vice President Dick Cheney will be honored, renominated and then will address the delegates at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night. Kwame Holman reports on Cheney's tenure and influence as vice president. Terence Smith follows up with a look at Americans' opinion of Vice President Cheney.

	Sept. 1, 2004 Historians Discuss How Outside Events Affect the Fall Election Gwen Ifill discusses how events outside the candidates' control can affect the fall election with presidential historian Michael Beschloss; Richard Norton Smith, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum; and Meena Bose, professor of American politics at the U.S. Military Academy.

	Sept. 1, 2004 Republican Delegates Talk About the Vietnam War Many of the battles in the current presidential campaign have been over a war which the United States fought over 30 years ago. Ray Suarez speaks with some Republican delegates about how the Vietnam War continues to influence American politics.



	AUGUST Aug. 31, 2004 Republicans Discuss the President's Plan for Health Care Reform Gwen Ifill speaks with two Republicans about the president's plans to lower health care costs and provide health coverage for the uninsured.

	Aug. 31, 2004 Historians Discuss the Second Day of the Republican National Convention Margaret Warner discusses the unique perspectives First Lady Laura Bush and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., bring to the Republican National Convention with presidential historians.

	Aug. 31, 2004 Republican Delegates Give Their Views on the U.S. Economy The state of the American economy is slated to remain the main domestic issue in the presidential campaign. Ray Suarez gets perspectives from some Republican delegates about their opinions on the president's economic policies.

	Aug. 31, 2004 First Lady Laura Bush First Lady Laura Bush on Tuesday night will make the case for why voters should reelect her husband during her speech at the Republican National Convention. Earlier Tuesday, Jim Lehrer spoke with Laura Bush about her address, the protests against the administration's policies and the presidential campaign.

	Aug. 30, 2004 Bush Economics Paul Solman speaks with Glenn Hubbard, dean of Columbia University Business School and former chairman of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, about President Bush's economic policy.

	Aug. 30, 2004 Republican Delegates Give Their Views on the Iraq War The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Ray Suarez spoke to some of the delegates on the floor at the convention about their opinions on the Iraq war.

	Aug. 30, 2004 Historians Explore the Risks, Rewards of a Wartime President President Bush is not the first incumbent president to seek reelection by building on his prosecution of a war. Gwen Ifill speaks with historians to explore the risks and rewards for a wartime president.

	Aug. 30, 2004 Senators at the Republican Convention Discuss Pres. Bush's Iraq Policy Margaret Warner speaks with Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., and Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., about President Bush's policy in Iraq and the political implications of the ongoing violence.

	Aug. 30, 2004 Senator John McCain Discusses the RNC Opening Night Following his speech at the Republican National Convention in New York Monday night, Sen. John McCain talks with Jim Lehrer about his role in President George Bush's reelection campaign, his relationship with the president and Sen. John Kerry, and the war in Iraq.

	Aug. 30, 2004 Anti-Bush Protesters Take to the Streets of New York City Thousands of people marched through New York City on Sunday, the night before the start of the Republican National Convention, to protest President Bush's policies -- especially those in Iraq. Kwame Holman reports on the protests.

	Aug. 27, 2004 Debate Flares Over Ads by Political Groups To explain the ins and outs of the 527 groups that fund the Swift boat and other attack political ads, Terence Smith speaks with Aron Pilhofer, coauthor and editor of the 527 Project at the Center For Public Integrity.

	Aug. 27, 2004 New York City Tightens Security for This Week's Republican National Convention As delegates, journalists and others flock to Manhattan this week for the Republican National Convention, the city is spending millions of dollars on security precautions against a potential terrorist attack or violent protest.

	Aug. 25, 2004 Sen. John Kerry and Vice President Dick Cheney Campaign in Pennsylvania Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, Mass., campaigned in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Kerry appeared at a Steamfitters' Union Hall, and Cheney spoke to supporters at a rally in Pottsville.

	Aug. 25, 2004 Historians Discuss if the Vietnam War Still Lingers as a Political Issue Margaret Warner speaks with presidential historian Michael Beschloss; Richard Norton Smith,director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library; and Meena Bose, professor of American politics at West Point, to explore the question of why the Vietnam War remains such a potent political issue.

	Aug. 23, 2004 Recent Accusations by Fellow Swift Boat Veterans Impact John Kerry's Campaign Kwame Holman examines the debate about John Kerry's actions during and after the Vietnam War, and the impact that they are having on the campaign. Gwen Ifill follows up in a discussion with David Gergen and Kathleen Hall Jamieson.

	Aug. 20, 2004 Shields and Kristol Discuss Kerry's War Record Jim Lehrer speaks with Mark Shields and William Kristol about this week's developments in the presidential campaign and the controversy created by television commercials questioning the medals Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., received for his service on Swift boats during the Vietnam War.

	Aug. 19, 2004 Sen. John Kerry Defends Vietnam War Record Presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., strongly defended his Vietnam war record against allegations by a group called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth that accused Kerry of engineering the injuries which led to the medals he won for his wartime service. Jim Lehrer gets perspectives on the controversy.

	Aug. 18, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry Raise Defense and Economy Issues President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., addressed the issues of defense and the economy, respectively, in speeches Wednesday. Kerry spoke at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Cincinnati, and President Bush appeared at a container company in Chippewa Falls, Wis.

	Aug. 17, 2004 President Bush and Sen. John Kerry Continue Campaigning in Swing States President Bush and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., continued their campaign for undecided voters in swing states with ads aimed at the key issues of war, terrorism and the economy. A reporter discusses the recent developments in the presidential campaign.

	Aug. 17, 2004 Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Urges Caution with Intelligence Plans Jim Lehrer speaks with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld about his testimony Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the 9/11 commission's recommendations, the ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the proposed realignment of U.S. troops in Europe and East Asia.

	Aug. 13, 2004 Political Analysts Reflect on the Week's Events Jim Lehrer speaks to political analysts about recent developments in the presidential campaign and President Bush's nomination of Rep. Porter Goss of Florida to head the CIA.

	Aug. 13, 2004 President Bush Campaigns in Virginia and John Kerry Campaigns in the Southwest President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, Mass., crossed the country this week in one of the most engaged segments so far of the presidential campaign. Kwame Holman reviews this week's developments in the presidential campaign.

	Aug. 11, 2004 President Bush and Sen. John Kerry Campaign in the West President Bush and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., both campaigned today to ensure the West is won in the presidential election. Kerry addressed a crowd in Nevada, and President Bush made a campaign appearance in New Mexico.

	Aug. 11, 2004 Securing the Nation's Seaports Since the Sept. 11 attacks, many American security officials have worried that terrorists and weapons may enter U.S. shores through vulnerabilities in port security. Jeffrey Kaye examines the costs and challenges of securing the nation's 361 seaports.

	Aug. 9, 2004 Pakistan-U.S. Alliance Evolves Post-9/11 Since June, Pakistani authorities have arrested more than 20 al-Qaida suspects in the ongoing campaign against terror. Following a background report on the evolving alliance between Pakistan and the United States since the Sept. 11 attacks, Margaret Warner gets three perspectives on U.S.-Pakistani relations from experts.

	Aug. 6, 2004 Political Wrap The New York Times' David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Tom Oliphant assess the political ramifications of the latest unemployment numbers as well as this week's terror alert.

	Aug. 6, 2004 President Bush, Sen. Kerry Each Address UNITY Conference President Bush and Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry both fielded questions at the UNITY 2004 conference in Washington this week. Kerry spoke to the gathering of minority journalists Thursday, and Bush addressed the conference Friday morning.

	Aug. 5, 2004 President Bush and Sen. John Kerry Continue Campaigning in Swing States President George Bush and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry both continued their campaigns in swing states Thursday. President Bush spoke at a town meeting in Columbus, Ohio, and Kerry addressed an outdoor rally in St. Louis, Missouri.

	Aug. 4, 2004 Both Kerry and Bush Campaign in Davenport, Iowa President Bush and Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry both took their campaigns to Davenport, Iowa, on Wednesday. Betty Ann Bowser reports on the appearances and the importance of certain swing states in the presidential election.

	Aug. 4, 2004 House Members Debates Role of Congress in Intelligence Oversight The recently released 9/11 commission report raised questions about the role certain congressional committees should play in the oversight of intelligence operations. Two members of the U.S. House discuss the role Congress should play in intelligence oversight.

	Aug. 3, 2004 Terror Threats Could Affect Voters The threat of terror is expected to play prominently at the polls. Gwen Ifill gets perspectives on the role of terrorism as a campaign issue from Newt Gingrich, former Republican speaker of the House, and Leon Panetta, former White House chief of staff during the Clinton administration.

	Aug. 2, 2004 White House National Security Adviser Discusses Terror Threats Jim Lehrer discusses the current terrorist threat against financial centers in Washington, D.C., New York City and Newark, N.J. and the president's announcement to create a national intelligence director with White House homeland security adviser Frances Townsend.



	JULY July 30, 2004 Shields and Brooks on the 2004 Presidential Campaign Jim Lehrer speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about their reactions to the Democratic National Convention and their expectations for the fall presidential campaign.

	July 30, 2004 John Kerry Holds Rally Hours After Being Formally Named Democratic Candidate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., held a rally this morning, hours after delegates at the Democratic National Convention formally named him their presidential nominee. Ray Suarez reviews Kerry's speech and other events on the final night of the convention.

	July 30, 2004 Likely Voters Give Their Impressions of Kerry After His Nomination Speech A group of likely voters watched Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., deliver his nomination acceptance speech last night. Spencer Michels reports on some of their impressions.

	July 30, 2004 Congress Urged to Take Action on 9/11 Reforms 9/11 Commission Chairman Thomas Kean and Vice Chairman Lee Hamilton urged Congress Friday to revamp the U.S. intelligence system as recommended in the commission's final report. Margaret Warner speaks with two senators about the commission's proposed reforms to improve national security.

	July 29, 2004 Historians Discuss Nomination Acceptance Speeches Margaret Warner discusses the role that nomination acceptance speeches have played in past presidential elections with historians Michael Beschloss, Richard Norton Smith and Ellen Fitzpatrick.

	July 29, 2004 John Kerry Delivers Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech Political analysts and historians discuss Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry's presidential nomination acceptance speech Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Boston.

	July 29, 2004 Democratic Delegates Hear from Sen. John Kerry The Democratic National Convention will culminate Thursday night when Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., formally accepts his party's presidential nomination. Gwen Ifill asks some Democratic delegates about their expectations for Kerry's address.

	July 29, 2004 Senator John Kerry to Deliver Nomination Acceptance Speech A preview of Sen. John Kerry's primetime acceptance speech on Thursday night. Ray Suarez speaks with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I.; Michael Waldman, a former speechwriter for former President Clinton; and Amy Walter, a reporter for the Cook Political Report.

	July 29, 2004 Senator John Kerry's Full Acceptance Speech at the DNC Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, the Democratic presidential nominee, discusses his plans for the nation in a 46-minute acceptance speech before the party's national convention.

	July 28, 2004 President Bush and Sen. John Kerry Respond to 9/11 Commission Report The report from the 9/11 commission quickly became part of the presidential debate after Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., promised to implement most of its recommendations if elected. Spencer Michels reports on President Bush and Kerry's response to the 9/11 commission report. Margaret Warner follows up with a discussion.

	July 27, 2004 Democrats Focus on the Economy Although Democrats are stressing their unity during this week's convention, wings of the party have vastly different plans for how to improve the economy, expand access to health care and create higher-paying jobs.

	July 27, 2004 Illinois Candidate for Senate Barack Obama Addresses DNCC Gwen Ifill speaks with Illinois Senate candidate Barack Obama after his keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Boston on Tuesday night.

	July 27, 2004 Illinois Candidate for the Senate Barack Obama Addresses the DNCC Elizabeth Brackett profiles Illinois Senate candidate and Democratic National Convention keynote speaker Barack Obama's rise to prominence in the Democratic party.

	July 27, 2004 Barack Obama's Keynote Address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention Illinois Senate candidate Barack Obama gave the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday. Obama told the story of his working class family and urged the nation to elect Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, saying he would ensure more educational and economic opportunities for all.

	July 27, 2004 Ron Reagan, Jr. Calling on People to Support to Stem Cell Research The son of the late President Ronald Reagan spoke at the Democratic National Convention, calling on people to support to stem cell research -- research that may help treat illnesses.

	July 26, 2004 Democratic Officials Discuss Foreign Policy Divisions in the Democratic Party As the Democrats begin their national party convention in Boston, Democratic officials discuss foreign policy divisions, including the war in Iraq, within the Democratic Party.

	July 26, 2004 The Evolving Role of National Party Conventions Ray Suarez discusses the evolving role of national party conventions in the presidential election process with Michael Beschloss, a presidential historian; Richard Norton Smith, executive director of the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum; and Ellen Fitzpatrick, a history professor at the University of New Hampshire.

	July 26, 2004 Correspondent Paul Solman Explores the Kerry Economic Plan Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a tour of Boston with Kerry economic adviser Laura Tyson to explore the practical impact of the Democratic nominee's plan.

	July 26, 2004 President Jimmy Carter's Full Speech at the Democratic National Convention Former President Jimmy Carter tells Democrats to support Sen. John Kerry because under President Bush "our credibility has been shattered and we are left increasingly isolated and vulnerable in a hostile world."

	July 26, 2004 President Bill Clinton's Full Speech at the Democratic National Convention Pledging to work as a foot soldier in the coming campaign, former President Clinton told Democrats in a rousing opening night address that he vowed to do all he could to send John Kerry to the White House.

	July 23, 2004 Experts Discuss the Recommendations in the 9/11 Commission Report As Congress studies the 9/11 commission report, intelligence experts assess the feasibility of its recommendations for restructuring the U.S. intelligence apparatus. A discussion with Philip Zelikow, executive director of the 9/11 commission, and former CIA director Robert Gates on the prospects for change.

	July 22, 2004 A 9/11 Commission Report Proposes Intelligence Reforms The 9/11 commission issued its final report which called for broad intelligence reforms in response to what it said were widespread government failures in the years before the attacks. Jim Lehrer discusses the final conclusions of the commission with its chairman, Thomas Kean, and vice chairman, Lee Hamilton.

	July 22, 2004 Condoleezza Rice Outlines Administration's Reaction to 9/11 Commission Report National security adviser Condoleezza Rice outlines the Bush administration's reaction to the 9/11 commission report, which found widespread government failings before the attacks and called for broad intelligence reforms.

	July 20, 2004 Dick Cheney and John Edwards Trade Barbs on the Campaign Trail Reporters discuss how Vice President Dick Cheney and North Carolina Senator John Edwards are campaigning throughout crucial swing states in an effort to attract voters to their respective tickets.

	July 16, 2004 The Analysis of Mark Shields and William Saffire Jim Lehrer speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist William Safire about the failure of the Federal Marriage Amendment in the Senate, the fallout from British and American inquiries in prewar intelligence errors and other issues in the 2004 presidential campaign.

	July 9, 2004 Shields and Brooks Political analysts syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's events including the Senate's release of a report critical of the CIA's prewar intelligence and Sen. John Kerry's choice of Sen. John Edwards for his vice presidential running mate.

	July 7, 2004 Political Pollsters Discuss the Kerry Senior Correspondent Margaret Warner talks with political pollsters Linda Divall, who conducts polls for the Bush-Cheney campaign, and Geoff Garin, who conducts polls for the Democratic National Committee, about John Kerry's choice of John Edwards as his running mate.

	July 7, 2004 A Conversation with Former President Bill Clinton Jim Lehrer speaks with former President Bill Clinton about the 2004 presidential campaign, Bush foreign policy, the Monica Lewinsky scandal and his new memoir, "My Life."

	July 6, 2004 Democratic Presidential Candidate Kerry Selects Edwards as Running Mate Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts on Tuesday named North Carolina Sen. John Edwards as his vice presidential running mate. Political columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss Kerry's selection of Edwards and its impact on the 2004 presidential campaign.

	July 5, 2004 Historians Reflect on Founding Fathers and America Today Ray Suarez speaks with three historians, Richard Brookhiser, Ron Chernow and Jan Lewis, about what the founding fathers might have thought of America today.

	July 2, 2004 Shields and Brooks on Saddam's Arraignment and Job Growth Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss how the transfer of power in Iraq, Saddam's arraignment and the latest job growth numbers affect the continuing campaign between President Bush and Senator Kerry.



	JUNE June 25, 2004 Shields and Brooks Political analysts syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks update the 2004 presidential election and assess the recently released memos concerning the interrogation of suspected terrorists and others.

	June 25, 2004 Debating President Bush's Foreign Policy As President Bush begins key meetings in Europe with visits to Ireland and Turkey, a group of former diplomats military officers have called for the president's defeat this fall due to his foreign policy. Two retired foreign service officers debate the president's record.

	June 23, 2004 On the Issues President Bush told congregants at a Baptist church in Philadelphia that he would like to increase the funding to fight HIV/AIDS in America and abroad. Meanwhile, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., criticized the president's health care policies at a speech in San Francisco. Correspondent Kwame Holman looks at the two campaign speeches.

	June 23, 2004 Controversy Continues Over White House Role in Abuse Senate Democrats and Republicans Wednesday debated the Bush administration's declassification of legal documents related to the abuse of prisoners in U.S. custody. Two experts discuss the documents and the implications of their release.

	June 22, 2004 Air Wars As the campaign season heats up, independent conservative and liberal groups are running numerous television ads that invoke powerful images, including of the late President Reagan, Halliburton, and the war on terror. Brooks Jackson analyzes these ads from political advocacy organizations.

	June 21, 2004 Former President Clinton Releases Memoir Former President Clinton's autobiography, "My Life," hits store shelves Tuesday. Historians discuss the role presidential memoirs play in shaping history and how Clinton might be remembered.

	June 18, 2004 9/11 Commission Questions Iraq Connection The 9/11 Commission questioned the Bush administration's assertion that deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had collaborated with al-Qaida ahead of the terrorist attacks. Following a background report, two political columnists discuss the Bush administration's response to the panel's findings and the potential political fallout.

	June 17, 2004 Day of Horror In its last public hearing on Thursday, the 9/11 Commission heard testimony on the problems immediately following the Sept. 11 attacks and the flaws in the United States' air defense response.

	June 16, 2004 The 9/11 Plot The 9/11 commission reported that it found "no credible evidence" that Saddam Hussein had helped al-Qaida target the United States.

	June 16, 2004 9/11 Commission The 9/11 commission reported Wednesday that it found "no credible evidence" that Saddam Hussein had helped al-Qaida target the United States. Margaret Warner discusses those findings with the chairman and vice chairman of the commission, Republican Thomas Kean and Democrat Lee Hamilton.

	June 15, 2004 Political Wrap President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry also used economic indicators to argue for their economic plans in separate speeches. Terence Smith looks at the time both candidates have invested in addressing concerns about the economy.

	June 14, 2004 Family Portraits Former President Bill Clinton and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton returned to the White House for the official unveiling of their portrait, which will hang in the presidential residence. Kwame Holman profiles Simmie Knox, a former sharecropper and the first African American to paint a presidential portrait for the White House.

	June 11, 2004 President George H.W. Bush The following text is the full remarks by Pres. George H.W. Bush at the funeral for former Pres. Ronald Reagan.

	June 11, 2004 President George W. Bush The following text is the full remarks by President George W. Bush at the funeral for former Pres. Ronald Reagan.

	June 11, 2004 Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney The following text is the full remarks by former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney at the funeral for former President Ronald Reagan.

	June 11, 2004 Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher The following text is the eulogy of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the funeral of former President Ronald Reagan. Thatcher's tribute was previously recorded and presented via videotape.

	June 11, 2004 Shields and Brooks Following funeral services for former President Ronald Reagan, Jim Lehrer speaks with Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about Reagan's personal and political legacy.

	June 11, 2004 A Nation's Farewell American and foreign dignitaries paid final respects to former Pres. Ronald Reagan at a state funeral in Washington before his body returned to California for burial at sunset. Kwame Holman narrates an extended summary of the day's events.

	June 11, 2004 World Leaders, Nation Pay Tribute to President Reagan U.S. and world leaders bid farewell to former Pres. Ronald Reagan at Washington's National Cathedral Friday in an official state funeral celebrated with military precision and patriotic pageantry.

	June 10, 2004 Reagan's Economic Legacy In the more than 15 years since the late President Ronald Reagan left office, experts have continued to debate the merits of his policies. His economic agenda -- known as Reaganomics -- was characterized by tax cuts, deficit spending and lower inflation.

	June 9, 2004 Nation's Farewell to Ronald Reagan Gwen Ifill discusses the tribute to Ronald Reagan and some moments of his presidency with author and journalist Haynes Johnson and Los Angeles Times Washington bureau chief Doyle McManus.

	June 9, 2004 Nation's Farewell to Former President Reagan Ronald Reagan's flag-draped coffin arrived in Washington on Wednesday as throngs of onlookers lined the streets in a show of respect for the former president whose official state funeral was the first in more than 30 years. Haynes Johnson and Doyle McManus join Gwen Ifill in discussing the 40th president's impact.

	June 7, 2004 Remembering Ronald Reagan Former contemporaries reflect on Ronald Reagan's presidency, beliefs and persona.

	June 7, 2004 Historians Discuss Reagan's Legacy Historians reflect on former President Ronald Reagan's legacy in U.S. politics.

	June 7, 2004 Saying Goodbye to Ronald Reagan Family members and government officials finalized plans for a week-long series of services in honor of Ronald Reagan, the conservative icon and 40th president of the United States, who died Saturday from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Ray Suarez reports on how Americans are remembering Ronald Reagan.

	June 7, 2004 In His Own Words: President Reagan, "The Great Communicator" President Reagan was known as the "great communicator" for what he said and how he said it. Kwame Holman looks at the 40th president in his own words.

	June 2, 2004 Campaign Ad Wars Well ahead of the national conventions, the campaigns of Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, and President George W. Bush have already saturated the airwaves and Internet alike with political advertising. Terence Smith speaks with Brooks Jackson about the ads.

	June 1, 2004 John Kerry on Nuclear Security Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., promised to safeguard all the nuclear weapons and materials around the world by the end of his first term if elected. Kerry made his remarks at the Port of West Palm Beach.

	June 1, 2004 President Bush on Iraqi President Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer, a Sunni Arab businessman, accepted the largely ceremonial post of Iraqi president, completing the slate of top government officials who will work toward Iraq's planned elections in January. Kwame Holman reviews President Bush's response to the interim Iraqi government.



	MAY May 31, 2004 In Memoriam: Watergate Legends Sam Dash and Archibald Cox Two key Watergate figures died last Saturday: Sam Dash, chief counsel of the Senate Watergate Committee, and Special Watergate Prosecutor Archibald Cox. Jeffrey Brown discusses their legacies with presidential historian Michael Beschloss and Richard Ben-Veniste, chief of the Watergate Task Force.

	May 28, 2004 Newsmaker Interview With Paul Wolfowitz Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz speaks with Margaret Warner about recent events in Iraq, including the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal, the truce in Najaf and the nomination of Iyad Allawi as interim prime minister for Iraq.

	May 27, 2004 Senator Kerry's Foreign Policy Positions Sen. John Kerry focused on national security in a speech Thursday that criticized President Bush's handling of the war in Iraq. Margaret Warner gets perspectives on Kerry's proposed policies from Clinton-era Secretary of Defense William Perry and Sen. George Allen, R-Va., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

	May 25, 2004 Troubled Transition and Bush's Plans for Iraq President Bush discussed his plans for the Iraq hand- over in a speech last night to the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

	May 20, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry on Iraq Policy President Bush worked Thursday to rally support for his handling of Iraq. Policy experts for the president and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., highlight the major differences between their approaches.

	May 12, 2004 Denver Views Spencer Michels follows up with a group of voters in Denver to discuss their reactions to recent events in Iraq.

	May 12, 2004 Candidates Focus Campaigns on Domestic Issues President Bush and his Democratic rival Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts delivered speeches on health care and education this week. Pollster Andrew Kohut assesses the public's changing views of the two candidates.

	May 10, 2004 For the Record: President Bush at the Pentagon President Bush vowed full financial backing for American troops in Iraq during a visit to the Pentagon and offered strong support for Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. The president also saw additional images of prisoners abused at the Abu Ghraib Prison and again repudiated the violence.

	May 10, 2004 President Bush's Statement at the Pentagon At the Pentagon, President Bush issued a strong endorsement of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and provided an update on the war in Iraq. The following is text of Mr. Bush's statement as transcribed by the White House.

	May 6, 2004 Dialogue: Faith and War President Bush often explains the war on terror in religious terms of good and evil. Jeffrey Brown speaks with University of Chicago theological scholars Jean Bethke Elshtain and Martin Marty about the role of religion in public discourse.

	May 6, 2004 Donald Rumsfeld Under Fire Kwame Holman reports on calls made by some members of Congress for the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over his part in allegedly covering up the prisoner abuse scandal in Iraq. Lawrence Korb and James Woolsey offer their perspective on whether Rumsfeld should be held accountable.

	May 5, 2004 President on Al Arabiya In one of two interviews with Arab-language television networks, President Bush condemned the treatment of Iraqi prisoners, calling the actions "abhorrent" and saying they did not represent American values.

	May 5, 2004 Photo Fallout President Bush told an Arab satellite television news network today that he found images of abuse at U.S. prisons in Iraq "abhorrent."

	May 5, 2004 President Bush Interview With Al-Hurra President Bush appeared on the U.S.-sponsored Arab television channel Al-Hurra on Wednesday in an effort to assuage the clamor over published photos depicting the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. soldiers. The following is text of his interview with Al-Hurra provided by the White House.

	May 4, 2004 On the Issues: Campaign 2004 In a new burst of presidential campaign activity, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., and President Bush have been focusing their efforts and advertising on key battleground states around the country. Terence Smith looks at some of the speeches and campaign commercials the two candidates are employing.



	APRIL April 30, 2004 On the Issues Vice President Dick Cheney and presidential contender Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., tried to differentiate their campaigns on the topic of foreign policy in prominent speeches this week. Kwame Holman looks at two speeches.

	April 29, 2004 Behind Closed Doors President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney met with the 9/11 Commission in a closed-door session at the White House on Thursday. Jim Lehrer discusses the historical significance of their meeting with presidential historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith.

	April 27, 2004 Policy And Privacy The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether Vice President Dick Cheney has the right to keep his energy task force papers secret, another key case that will test the limits of executive branch power. Gwen Ifill discusses the details of the debate with a National Law Journal reporter who attended the hearing.

	April 27, 2004 Vietnam Echoes Republicans ratcheted up attacks this week against alleged inconsistencies in Democratic presidential contender Sen. John Kerry's stances supporting the Iraq war and opposing the Vietnam war. Margaret Warner gets two perspectives on Kerry's war records from William Kristol and Tom Oliphant.

	April 26, 2004 On the Issues President Bush and Democratic presidential contender Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts spoke of jobs and the economy today.

	April 22, 2004 Campaign Wrap President Bush and Democratic presidential contender Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts both spoke on the subject of the environment today to mark Earth Day.

	April 21, 2004 Plan of Attack Bob Woodward discusses his new book, "Plan of Attack," which has stirred Washington this week and raised new questions about the White House strategy that led to the decision to take military action in Iraq.

	April 19, 2004 Behind the Scenes Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward's new book, "Plan of Attack," alleges President Bush essentially cut out Secretary of State Colin Powell from the planning of the Iraq war, creating tensions between Powell and other White House officials -- an assertion they have refuted. Correspondent Spencer Michels provides a report.

	April 16, 2004 Coalition Challenge The following is a clip of President Bush and presidential Democratic contender Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry's latest remarks on Iraq.

	April 16, 2004 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the 2004 presidential race, recent violence in Iraq, the president's press conference, and the 9/11 commission hearings.

	April 14, 2004 Overviews of 9/11 World The 9/11 commission hearings continued Wednesday by delving into CIA and FBI practices. Two former national security advisers discuss the commission's progress, the possibility of restructuring the intelligence-gathering agencies and Iraq's place in the war on terror.

	April 13, 2004 Discussion: What Went Wrong? The 9/11 commission on Tuesday questioned officials from the Justice Department about the FBI's performance in the months leading up to the 2001 terrorist attacks. Commission members Slade Gorton and Richard Ben-Veniste discuss the panel's criticism of the FBI and the testimonies of Justice Department officials.

	April 12, 2004 The Presidential Daily Brief Following a background report from Kwame Holman, Gwen Ifill and foreign policy columnists discuss the political fallout over a presidential daily brief that showed what President Bush knew about al-Qaida before the 9/11 attacks.

	April 9, 2004 Family Views National security adviser Condoleezza Rice this week joined the list of officials who have testified before the 9/11 commission. Family members of 9/11 victims share their thoughts on the commission's investigation and Rice's testimony.

	April 8, 2004 Under Oath National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice testified that "no silver bullet" could have prevented the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Kwame Holman reports on Rice's testimony before the 9/11 commission.

	April 7, 2004 Center of the Storm After weeks of resistance, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice has agreed to testify before the bipartisan 9/11 commission. Margaret Warner discusses the appearance in its historical and political context with two experts.

	April 7, 2004 Center of the Storm After weeks of resistance, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice agreed to testify Sunday before the 9/11 commission. Kwame Holman previews the high-stakes testimony.



	MARCH March 30, 2004 Public Testimony President Bush agreed to allow national security adviser Condoleezza Rice to testify publicly before the 9/11 commission. Margaret Warner speaks with New York Times White House correspondent David Sanger about the bipartisan pressure which led the White House to reverse its decision.

	March 30, 2004 Public Testimony President Bush agreed Tuesday to allow national security adviser Condoleezza Rice to testify publicly before the 9/11 commission. Two members of the 9/11 commission discuss this about-face.

	March 29, 2004 Fallout Four editorial page editors offer their views on former White House counterterrorism chief Richard Clarke's allegations against the Bush administration.

	March 26, 2004 Money and Politics in 2004 Recent campaign finance reforms have made it harder for political parties to spend soft money. Margaret Warner looks at the political committees called 527s, which have become popular conduits for campaign cash.

	March 26, 2004 Secretary of State Colin Powell Jim Lehrer speaks with Secretary of State Colin Powell about the 9/11 commission hearings and the recent allegations former White House counterterrorism coordinator Richard Clarke made against the Bush administration's management of the war on terror.

	March 25, 2004 Moving On: Howard Dean Former Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean endorsed his one time rival Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., at a rally in Washington today. Margaret Warner speaks with Dean about the endorsement and his differences with Kerry.

	March 25, 2004 Newsmaker: Donald Rumsfeld Following two days of 9/11 commission hearings, Jim Lehrer discusses the administration's defense leading up to the Sept. 11 attacks with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

	March 22, 2004 War on Terror: Richard Clarke Richard Clarke, former White House national coordinator for security and counterterrorism, accuses President Bush of mismanaging the war on terrorism in a new book, "Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror." Margaret Warner speaks with Clarke about his explosive allegations.

	March 22, 2004 War on Terror: Dan Bartlett Ray Suarez gets a response from White House communications director Dan Bartlett.

	March 19, 2004 One Year Later in Iraq President Bush marked the one year anniversary of the war with Iraq by giving a speech at the White House. Here are some excerpts.

	March 16, 2004 The Long Campaign With the Illinois primary, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., expects to clinch his party's nomination. But Kerry and President Bush have already stepped into the general election campaign. Margaret Warner discusses the historical implications of an elongated presidential campaign.

	March 5, 2004 Unemployment Woes The Labor Department released a report Friday showing that job growth all but stalled in February. The nation's payrolls grew by just 21,000, falling more than 100,000 jobs short of the figure originally anticipated. Economists assess what the latest numbers suggest about the state of the nation's economic health.

	March 5, 2004 Shields and Brooks Jim Lehrer continues the discussion about the Blackmun papers, the troubling situation in Haiti and election 2004 with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks.

	March 4, 2004 The Campaigners President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are close in age but have vastly different experience and approaches to many campaign issues. Margaret Warner gets perspectives on both candidates.

	March 3, 2004 Shields and Brooks With the Democratic nomination all but over, President Bush's campaign unveiled its first television ads Wednesday. Following excerpts of some of the ads, Shields and Brooks return a final time to discuss the coming general election campaign.

	March 3, 2004 Campaign 2004: John Edwards Super Tuesday also spelled the end of North Carolina Sen. John Edwards' surprisingly strong run for the nomination. Margaret Warner looks back at the Edwards campaign with Mark Johnson of the Charlotte Observer and Mitch Frank of Time magazine. Then, Mark Shields and David Brooks return to reflect on the senator's effort.

	March 3, 2004 Campaign 2004: John Kerry Sen. John Kerry dominated Super Tuesday's primary elections, leading Sen. John Edwards to decide to drop out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday. Gwen Ifill discusses the progress of the Kerry campaign with two reporters. Jim Lehrer gets analytical perspective from Mark Shields and David Brooks.

	March 1, 2004 Campaign 2004 Democratic front-runner John Kerry and his main rival John Edwards both campaigned today in Ohio, the third largest of the ten states holding primaries tomorrow. Kwame Holman looks at the campaign on the eve of the Super Tuesday contests.

	March 1, 2004 Campaign 2004 Democratic front-runner John Kerry and his main rival John Edwards both campaigned in Ohio. Margaret Warner checks in with three political reporters: Joe Hallett of the Columbus Dispatch, Gayle White of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Adam Nagourney of The New York Times.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 27, 2004 Political Wrap Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist William Safire discuss the presidential campaign and the debate over gay marriage. Then, presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins a discussion on the historical influence of independent candidates, like Ralph Nader, on presidential elections.

	Feb. 27, 2004 Campaign 2004 The four remaining Democratic presidential candidates sought to delineate their differences in a debate in Los Angeles last night. Kwame Holman reports on the debate and what effect it might have on the Super Tuesday primaries.

	Feb. 25, 2004 Campaign 2004 Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., solidified his spot as the Democratic front-runner last night with victories in Utah, Idaho and Hawaii. Kwame Holman reviews today's campaign events as the candidates prepare for the final debate before the Super Tuesday primaries March 2.

	Feb. 24, 2004 Campaign 2004 Margaret Warner gets two perspectives on the 2004 presidential campaign from Republican pollster Linda Divall and Elaine Kamarck, a former adviser to President Clinton and the 2000 Gore presidential campaign.

	Feb. 23, 2004 Campaign 2004 The Democratic presidential candidates campaigned for tomorrow's primary in Utah and caucuses in Hawaii and Idaho, but Kwame Holman reports that their campaigns are aimed at delegate-rich Super Tuesday primaries on March 2.

	Feb. 23, 2004 Newsmaker: Ralph Nader Ralph Nader spent the first day of his presidential campaign defending himself against allegations that his candidacy will be a detriment to the Democratic presidential nominee. Jim Lehrer speaks with Nader about the aims of his presidential bid.

	Feb. 20, 2004 Cyber Ads The campaigns of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, the leading Democratic presidential candidate, launched Web-based ads directly attacking the other for alleged connections to special interests.Two guests discuss the strategy of Web-based political ads and the unique advantages of the Internet for campaign communications.

	Feb. 20, 2004 Political Wrap Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks assess John Edwards effort to take on John Kerry and whether Dick Cheney is hurting the president's reelection effort.

	Feb. 19, 2004 Campaign 2004 Democratic front-runner Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., gained the endorsement of the AFL/CIO today, and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., said it is a "moral issue" that sets him apart from Kerry and President Bush. Kwame Holman looks at today's events on the campaign trail.

	Feb. 19, 2004 Campaign 2004 The AFL-CIO federation of labor unions endorsed presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry Thursday, urging some 13 million workers nationwide to support the Massachusetts lawmaker. Gwen Ifill talks to the Democratic front-runner about his endorsement, his campaign and his sole remaining major rival.

	Feb. 18, 2004 Shields and Brooks Jim Lehrer speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean's impact on the race.

	Feb. 18, 2004 Campaign 2004 Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., won the Wisconsin primary last night, but Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., finished a strong second and vowed to challenge Kerry in the March 2 Super Tuesday states. Kwame Holman looks at the latest primary results.

	Feb. 18, 2004 Campaign 2004 Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., won the Wisconsin primary last night, but Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., finished a strong second and vowed to challenge Kerry in the March 2 Super Tuesday states. Jim Lehrer discusses the developments with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks.

	Feb. 18, 2004 The Rise and Fall Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean announced that he is abandoning his campaign for the presidency, but vowed to continue the fight to change American politics.

	Feb. 17, 2004 Campaign 'Times' Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., hopes that the Wisconsin primary will solidify his spot as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, while the other candidates fight to retain their relevancy. Jim Lehrer discusses the primary and its possible implications with New York Times chief political correspondent Adam Nagourney.

	Feb. 13, 2004 Shields and Brooks Jim Lehrer speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about same-sex marriage and the 2004 presidential campaign.

	Feb. 11, 2004 Shields and Brooks Jim Lehrer gets additional perspectives on the 2004 presidential campaign from syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks.

	Feb. 11, 2004 Campaign 2004 Sen. John Kerry came two steps closer to the Democratic presidential nomination with wins in the Tennessee and Virginia primaries. Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark announced that he is abandoning his campaign for the White House after third-place finishes in both Southern states. Kwame Holman looks at the candidates.

	Feb. 11, 2004 Newsmaker: Condoleezza Rice President Bush said Wednesday that no more countries should have the ability to enrich or process nuclear material. National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice talks to Ray Suarez about the president's speech and the situation in Iraq, where some 50 people were killed in a suicide bombing Wednesday.

	Feb. 10, 2004 A Matter of Record White House officials released military payroll records Tuesday that they say show President Bush fulfilled his National Guard duties, answering newly resurfaced questions about his Vietnam War record. After a background report, experts discuss the controversy surrounding the president's military service.

	Feb. 9, 2004 Campaign 2004 Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., scored three double-digit victories over the weekend to solidify his spot as the Democratic presidential front-runner. Kwame Holman reports a roundup of the latest campaign news.

	Feb. 9, 2004 Big Enough Bounce? As President Bush touts positive economic indicators as part of his successful economic policy and Democrats warn of a jobless recovery, economists discuss the political implications of the state of the U.S. economy.

	Feb. 9, 2004 Previewing Primaries Democratic front-runner Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., seeks to earn his first success in the South in tomorrow's Tennessee and Virginia primaries. Gwen Ifill discusses the contests with reporters Tom Humphrey of the Knoxville News Sentinel and Tyler Whitley of the Richmond Times Dispatch.

	Feb. 6, 2004 Point, Click, Vote Voters in Michigan will participate in the largest and most ambitious Internet voting experiment to date. Of the tens of thousands who will vote in the Democratic caucuses on Saturday, roughly one-third will cast their ballots over the Internet.

	Feb. 6, 2004 Campaign 2004 Rep. Richard Gephardt, D-Mo., endorsed his former rival Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., today in advance of the Michigan and Washington state caucuses Saturday and Maine on Sunday. Kwame Holman reports on the candidates' campaigns.

	Feb. 5, 2004 Campaign 2004 Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean told his supporters that a loss in the Feb. 17 Wisconsin primary will put him "out of this race." Sen. John Edwards and retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark also tried to chip away at the lead of Democratic front-runner Sen. John Kerry. Kwame Holman looks at the candidates' campaign appearances.

	Feb. 5, 2004 Campaign 2004 Margaret Warner discusses the campaign in Michigan, Maine and Washington state with political reporters Chris Christoff of the Detroit Free Press, Jeff Tuttle of Maine's Bangor Daily News and Joel Connelly of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

	Feb. 4, 2004 Shields and Brooks Jim Lehrer asks syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about the implications of last night's results on the Democratic presidential candidates' strategy in upcoming primaries and caucuses.

	Feb. 4, 2004 Campaign 2004 Sen. John Kerry swept five state primaries and caucuses last night, while Sen. John Edwards and retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark each earned their first victory. Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean finished no better than third in any state, and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., ended his campaign. Kwame Holman reviews the results.

	Feb. 3, 2004 Going Wholesale With voters in seven states heading to the polls and caucuses, many Democratic presidential candidates chose to leave quaint campaign practices behind in Iowa and New Hampshire and take to the airwaves. Following a campaign update, Terence Smith examines the candidates' latest television commercials.

	Feb. 3, 2004 Shields and Brooks Jim Lehrer speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about the implications of the contests on the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

	Feb. 3, 2004 Campaign 2004 Democratic voters in Arizona, Delaware, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, North Dakota and New Mexico went to the polls today to nominate a candidate for the presidency. Kwame Holman reports on the latest round of primaries and caucuses.

	Feb. 2, 2004 Campaign 'Times' The seven Democratic presidential candidates also prepared for the primaries and caucuses which will be held in six other states tomorrow. Jim Lehrer discusses the campaign with New York Times chief political correspondent Adam Nagourney.

	Feb. 2, 2004 Carolina Clash As the South Carolina primary arrives, Democratic presidential hopefuls battle to woo the state's large African-American and military veteran populations. Ray Suarez reports from South Carolina on the politics of the Palmetto State.



	JANUARY Jan. 30, 2004 Democratic Debate Excerpts are aired from Thursday's debate in South Carolina where the Democratic presidential candidates targeted the Bush administration for its decision to go to war in Iraq, job loss and the condition of health care in the country.

	Jan. 29, 2004 Campaign 2004 The seven Democratic presidential candidates are preparing for five primaries and two caucuses on Tuesday. Kwame Holman reports on the pan-continental campaign.

	Jan. 29, 2004 Campaign 2004 As the seven Democratic presidential candidates prepare for five primaries and two caucuses in as many states next Tuesday, five political reporters provide a ground-level view on the candidates' campaign efforts.

	Jan. 28, 2004 Campaign 2004 The Democratic presidential campaign changed terrain today as the candidates prepare for seven state primaries and caucuses on Feb. 3. In the latest campaign snapshots, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., claims victory in the New Hampshire primary last night, and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., rallies support in South Carolina.

	Jan. 28, 2004 Campaign 2004: Howard Dean Gwen Ifill speaks with former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean about his campaign strategy, following his second-place finish in New Hampshire.

	Jan. 26, 2004 New Hampshire Primary Gwen Ifill discusses the latest poll numbers with Jim Lehrer.

	Jan. 26, 2004 The New Hampshire Primary Gwen Ifill reports from New Hampshire, where the Democratic presidential candidates campaigned vigorously to win over independents and undecided voters in the final hours before Tuesday's primary.

	Jan. 23, 2004 Campaign Snapshots Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., John Edwards, D-N.C., and Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean speak to New Hampshire voters in the latest snapshots of the Democratic presidential candidates on the campaign trail.

	Jan. 23, 2004 New Hampshire Primary Margaret Warner looks back at last night's Democratic debate and ahead at the final weekend of campaigning before the New Hampshire primary.

	Jan. 23, 2004 Political Theater Essayist Roger Mudd looks at how the presidential State of the Union address has evolved from the modest written document that it was in the 19th century to the spectacle of political showmanship that it has become for presidents in the age of mass media.

	Jan. 22, 2004 Campaign Snapshots Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., rallied supporters in Portsmouth, N.H., last night, and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., spoke today with diners at a restaurant in Manchester, N.H., in the latest snapshots of the Democratic presidential candidates on the campaign trail.

	Jan. 22, 2004 New Hampshire Primary The Democratic presidential candidates meet tonight for their final debate before the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. Jim Lehrer discusses the debate and the dynamics of the race with Gwen Ifill, who is in New Hampshire covering the campaign.

	Jan. 21, 2004 Campaign Snapshot John Kerry, Wesley Clark and Howard Dean speak to New Hampshire voters in snapshots of the Democratic candidates on the campaign trail.

	Jan. 21, 2004 Campaign 'Times' With the New Hampshire primary less than a week away, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., is tied with former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean in recent polls of likely voters in the Granite State. Jim Lehrer discusses the changing political landscape with New York Times correspondent Ed Wyatt.

	Jan. 21, 2004 View From Tucson A group of voters in Tucson, Arizona share their reactions to President Bush's State of the Union address.

	Jan. 21, 2004 State of the Union President Bush defended his decision to invade Iraq and urged Congress to make his tax cuts permanent in his State of the Union address last night. Kwame Holman gets perspective on how the speech was received by Democratic and Republican lawmakers.

	Jan. 20, 2004 President Bush's 2004 State of the Union Address In the first half of his address, President Bush outlined the continuing efforts to protect Americans at home and abroad, from the battle to bring stability to Iraq to the continuing struggle to prevent another terrorist attack.

	Jan. 20, 2004 President Bush's 2004 State of the Union Address In the second half of his speech, the president discussed his policy goals and new proposals covering domestic issues ranging from education to health care and cultural issues.

	Jan. 20, 2004 The Democratic Response to President Bush's 2004 State of the Union Address In their joint response to the president's State of the Union, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., outlined their party's opinions on security concerns as well as health care, education and other domestic issues.

	Jan. 20, 2004 Shields and Brooks NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks provide some feedback on topics President Bush is expected to raise in his State of the Union speech.

	Jan. 20, 2004 Shields and Brooks Jim Lehrer speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about Dick Gephardt dropping out of the Democratic presidential race.

	Jan. 20, 2004 John Kerry Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., discusses his come-from-behind victory in Iowa and his strategy to harness the momentum for the upcoming primaries.

	Jan. 20, 2004 All Shook Up Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., won the Democratic Iowa caucuses last night, followed by Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. Kwame Holman reports on how the candidates are taking their messages to New Hampshire in the final days leading up to that state's presidential primary.

	Jan. 20, 2004 The President's Agenda Senior White House adviser Karen Hughes gives a preview of President Bush's 2004 State of the Union address.

	Jan. 19, 2004 Down to the Wire in Iowa Margaret Warner reports from Iowa on tonight's caucuses, the first major event in selecting the 2004 Democratic nominee for president.

	Jan. 19, 2004 Weighing Choices New York Times Television offers a look at how one New Hampshire newspaper's editorial board decides which Democratic candidate to endorse ahead of the state's first-in-the-nation presidential primary.

	Jan. 16, 2004 Campaign Snapshots Howard Dean, Richard Gephardt, John Kerry and John Edwards are caught in a statistical dead heat and are campaigning vigorously in these final days before the Iowa caucuses. The NewsHour features snapshots of all four of these candidates.

	Jan. 15, 2004 Mosley Braun Drops Out Four days before the Iowa caucus, Carol Moseley Braun dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Howard Dean.

	Jan. 15, 2004 New Hampshire Update While most of the candidates crisscross Iowa, retired Gen. Wesley Clark has been focusing on New Hampshire. Two New York Times reporters discuss his strategy and his recent surge in Granite State polls.

	Jan. 15, 2004 Campaign Snapshot Retired Gen. Wesley Clark defends his stance on the war in this campaign snapshot taken in New Hampshire.

	Jan. 14, 2004 Iowa Campaign Trail Gwen Ifill follows up in a conversation with Margaret Warner, who is following the campaign in Des Moines, Iowa.

	Jan. 14, 2004 Candidate Watch Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., and Rep. Richard Gephardt, D-Mo., speak to voters in Iowa in the latest snapshot of the Democratic presidential candidates on the campaign trail.

	Jan. 14, 2004 President Bush Pledges to Return to the Moon President Bush announced plans Wednesday to develop a new spacecraft to send humans back to the moon as early as 2015 and use it as a launching point for manned missions to Mars and beyond. Two experts debate whether the missions are the best use of science dollars.

	Jan. 13, 2004 U.S. - Latin American Relations Experts discuss Latin American leaders' increasing resistance to certain U.S. foreign and economic policies as the Summit of the Americas concludes.

	Jan. 13, 2004 Campaign Snapshot Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, speaks to voters in Indianola, Iowa, in the latest snapshot of the Democratic presidential candidates on the campaign trail.

	Jan. 12, 2004 Mission to Mexico Mexican President Vicente Fox praised President Bush's immigration proposals while the two attended the Summit of the Americas in Mexico with leaders from 34 other nations. Following a background report on the summit, experts discuss U.S.-Mexican relations.

	Jan. 12, 2004 Campaign Snapshot The debate in Des Moines, Iowa, last night was the last joint appearance for the Democratic presidential candidates before the Iowa caucuses convene in a week.

	Jan. 12, 2004 Campaign 'Times' Gwen Ifill speaks with New York Times chief political correspondent Adam Nagourney about the final week of the race in Iowa.

	Jan. 9, 2004 Weapons Search Before the Iraq war, Bush administration officials spoke in a tone of certainty about illicit Iraqi weapons programs, but so far the CIA has found little evidence of operational weapons of mass destruction in that country. Kwame Holman updates the ongoing weapons hunt, and Margaret Warner follows up in a conversation.

	Jan. 9, 2004 Campaign Snapshot Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean answers questions at a town hall meeting in Rochester, N.H., in the latest snapshot from the Democratic presidential campaign trail.

	Jan. 8, 2004 Reading, Writing and Politics President Bush's No Child Left Behind education reform act passed with broad bipartisan support two years ago, but today many Democrats say the bill has not delivered what it promised. Two experts debate the merits of the act.

	Jan. 8, 2004 Campaign Snapshot Wesley Clark answers questions in Concord, N.H., and Rep. Richard Gephardt, D-Mo., speaks to farmers at a barn in Jefferson, Iowa, in two new snapshots of Democratic presidential candidates on the campaign trail.

	Jan. 7, 2004 Immigrant Workers: President Bush's Remarks President Bush proposed today that Congress grant temporary legal status to illegal immigrants who have found work in the United States. The president also said the United States should increase the number of green cards that it issues.

	Jan. 7, 2004 Campaign Snapshot The NewsHour features another snapshot of candidates on the campaign trail. Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., and John Edwards, D-N.C., talk about the problem of influence peddling in Washington on the campaign trail in Iowa and New Hampshire.

	Jan. 6, 2004 The Dean Phenomenon Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean gained the endorsement of retired Sen. Bill Bradley but many Democrats are divided over whether he is the best candidate to challenge President Bush. Jim Lehrer gets perspectives on Dean's candidacy from Elaine Kamarck of Harvard University and Al From of the Democratic Leadership Council.

	Jan. 5, 2004 Campaign Snapshot Seven Democratic presidential candidates met last night for their final televised debate before the Iowa caucus Jan. 19.

	Jan. 5, 2004 Campaign 'Times' Margaret Warner discusses last night's debate and looks ahead to the campaign in the coming weeks in a conversation with New York Times correspondents David Halbfinger and Adam Nagourney.