John Kerry

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…

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Candidates Cross Paths in Key Battleground State

Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., and President Bush held dueling campaign events within a half-mile of each other in Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday, in an effort to win support in one of the key battleground states of the 2004 presidential election.

Kerry to Focus on Security in Nomination Acceptance Speech

Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts arrived into Boston late Wednesday from his week-long cross country campaign tour to formally accept the Democratic presidential nomination and make the case that he should be elected president.

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.

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Kerry to Continue Campaigning During First Days of Convention

Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., was in Florida Monday as part of his seven-day "Freedom Trail" trip that will take him to several battleground states and ends Wednesday night with his arrival at the Democratic National Convention in Boston.

Kerry Picks Edwards As Running Mate

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts announced Tuesday he has selected first-term North Carolina Sen. John Edwards to be his running mate.

Kerry Declares Victory After Illinois Primary

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, facing only token opposition, swept the Illinois primary Tuesday, securing more than enough delegates to officially garner the Democratic nomination for president.

Sharpton Endorses Kerry But Stays in Race

Minister and civil rights activist Al Sharpton withdrew from campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination Monday, though he pledged to remain on ballots and to continue to collect delegates.

Kerry Easily Wins Four More Southern Primaries

Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts handily won four more primaries Tuesday in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas in his quest to become the Democratic presidential nominee.

Kerry Wins Big on Super Tuesday, Edwards to Bow Out

Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts dominated Super Tuesday's primary elections, winning nine out of ten states and knocking his main rival, Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina, out of the race.