Senator Kerry Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination
Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts formally accepted the Democratic nomination at the Boston convention center Thursday night.

Speech: Kerry outlined his plans for the nation in a 46-minute acceptance speech. He spoke of reshaping the war on terror, generating more jobs, and reforming education and health care.

NewsHour Report: NewsHour regulars, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks and historians Michael Beschloss, Richard Norton Smith and Ellen Fitzpatrick, assess Kerry's speech, giving him generally high marks.

RealAudio of the night:
Kerry's children introduce their father.
Former Sen. Max Cleland praises the senator.
Film of John Kerry's life is aired at the convention.

Florida Remains Major Target of Both Campaigns

With fiery delegate meetings and angry calls to avenge 2000, Florida Democrats met this week to rally support and map out plans to secure Florida's 27 electoral votes for Sen. John Kerry.

Both the Democrats and Republicans will face numerous challenges as it works to woo swing voters in an ever-changing state.

Mondale Outlines Expectations of Kerry
Interview: Former Vice President Walter Mondale draws from his own experience as the 1984 Democratic presidential candidate to discuss the significance of presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry's acceptance speech.

Kerry Observers Reflect on His Career
RealAudio: Ray Suarez talks with three people who already know the Massachusetts senator and closely watched his political career: Democrat Thomas Finneran, speaker of the Massachusetts House; Republican political analyst Avi Nelson; and Boston Globe columnist Tom Oliphant.

Voters Search for Definition of Issues in Presidential Campaign
RealAudio: NewsHour media correspondent Terence Smith speaks with Andrew Kohut, director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, about what issues polls show undecided voters would like Kerry to address.

Former Sen. Max Cleland talks with the press about his support for Sen. John Kerry following a speech to Georgia delegates.

Former Senator Blasts Kerry Critics, Promises Party Unity

RealAudio: Former Sen. Max Cleland, a wounded veteran who introduced Sen. John Kerry Thursday night, discussed the role of veterans and party unity during a discussion with reporters at the Georgia delegation.

Gen. Wesley Clark

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi

Sen. Max Cleland

Sen. John Kerry