The most recent programs for the Election 2004 Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=261 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 17:49:28 GMT Senator John McCain addressed the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City. He talked about the War in Iraq and the presidency of George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182728-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182728-4 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Laura Flanders talked about her book [Blue Grit: True Democrats Take Back Politics from the Politicians], published by Penguin Press. In her book she argues that instead of rushing to the center, Democracts would do well to embrace those on the progressive side of the party. She talked about topics including her radio talk show, progressive politics, red states vs. blue states, and election night 2004. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197683-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT The directors of the documentary [So Goes the Nation] were interviewed via video connection from Los Angeles by the host in C-SPAN's Washington, DC studio. They discussed their new political documentary which looked at the campaign strategy of both parties in the 2004 presidential election and the effort to win Ohio. Video clips of the documentary were shown throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195225-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Steve Freeman and Joel Bleifuss talked about their book, [Was the 2004 Presidential Election Stolen?: Exit Polls, Election Fraud, and the Official Count], published by Seven Stories Press. The authors talked about the discrepancy between the election-day exit polls and the official vote count. They cited vote suppression and fraud as reasons for the eight-million-vote difference between exit poll data and the final outcome. After their presentations, they responded to questions from members of the audience. Rep. John Conyers arrived part-way through the event. He addressed the audience and answered a few questions, then left. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193195-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Crispin-Miller discussed his book [Fooled Again: How the Right Stole the 2004 Election and Why They'll Steal the Next One Too (Unless We Stop Them)], published by Basic Books. He discussed presidential politics, voter suppression, and problems with voting machines. Mr. Crispin-Miller responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190010-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190010-3 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Road to the White House included: On Tuesday, October 11, 2005 Steve Rosenbaum was interviewed about the documentary he directed, [Inside the Bubble]. The film is a behind the scenes look at the Kerry campaign during the last few months of the 2004 presidential race. The interview was supplemented with clips from the film. On Saturday, October 8, 2005 Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) spoke at the Iowans for Tax Relief annual meeting in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa is expected to hold the nation's first presidential caucus in 2008. Sen. Brownback had not announced that he was running for president. Portions of this program contain language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189357-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) held a meeting to focus on voting system guidelines and Election Day survey report. Members of two panels discussed public comments received regarding their proposed voluntary voting system guidelines and received presentations on the Election Day 2004 survey report. Other topics included the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Title II requirement payments and an update on the EAC's research and study agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189066-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT The annual Rock the Vote awards dinner honored former President Bill Clinton with its first Lifetime Achievement award, which he accepted via videotape. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) were honored with the Rock the Nation awards. The musical group Black Eyed Peas received an award for promoting voter registration during their concerts. The dinner's co-chairs were former Republican vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp and former DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe. The Urban Nation Hip-hop Choir and others provided music. This event took place at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Warning: the last five minutes of this program contains technical difficulties. Video picture freezes during Senator Obama's speech while audio remains until the conclusion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187098-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Taibbi was interviewed by Mr. Dana about his book [Spanking the Donkey: Dispatches from the Dumb Season], published by New Press. It is a collection of articles he wrote for the [New York Press], [The Nation], and [Rolling Stone] while covering the 2004 presidential election. While working as a reporter, Mr. Taibbi had a seat on John Kerry's campaign plane, attended Howard Dean press conferences, and worked undercover at a Republican campaign office in Orlando, Florida. The author discussed his writing style and the problems he faced finding new story ideas and getting along with the other reporters. After their discussion they answered audience members' questions. Portions of this program contain language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187103-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Socially conservative leaders spoke about same-sex marriage and the 2004 general election campaigns. They talked about using the issue to drive voter registration and participation, the use of religious groups as grassroots campaign organizers, and the success of their social strategies in electing Republicans to office. Mr. Blackwell said that Ohio "had as many church groups bring in new registrations " as leftist groups," and that the interest by churches in the issue contributed to the results of the presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185617-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185617-6 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about a report released by Brigham Young University Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy that day, "Dancing without Partners: How Candidates, Parties and Interest Groups Interact in the New Campaign Finance Environment." Among the topics they addressed were the role of advocacy groups and "527" organizations for political fundraising and campaigning, the results of the 2004 elections, and the future of political campaign financing. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185454-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185454-4 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about a report released by Brigham Young University Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy that day, "Dancing without Partners: How Candidates, Parties and Interest Groups Interact in the New Campaign Finance Environment." In their remarks they focused on the conduct of presidential election campaigns in their states, campaign spending under new regulations in the 2004 battleground states, and the influence of issue advocacy and alternate means of campaigning. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185454-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about a report released by Brigham Young University Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy that day, "Dancing without Partners: How Candidates, Parties and Interest Groups Interact in the New Campaign Finance Environment." Campaign strategists involved with advocacy groups focused on the impact of "527" groups on the 2004 elections, the role of independent organizations in campaign messages, and various advertising and public relations efforts used in the 2004 presidential election. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185454-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185454-2 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about a report released by Brigham Young University Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy that day, "Dancing without Partners: How Candidates, Parties and Interest Groups Interact in the New Campaign Finance Environment." They focused on U.S. Senate election campaigns in their states, the impact of issue advocacy and funding from unregulated organizations, and the results of the elections. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185454-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185454-3 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Thomas talked about his book [Election 2004: How Bush Won and What You Can Expect in the Future], published by PublicAffairs. Along with several members of his [Newsweek] staff, including contributing editor Eleanor Clift, he covered the 2004 presidential campaign from the perspectives of both candidates. The journalists gained behind-the-scenes access to the Democratic and Republican camps more than a year before the election and have published their experiences in the book. The final section of the book was written after the November 2nd election. Following their remarks they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185239-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments. Mr. Postman spoke by telephone from Olympia about the day's inauguration of Christine Gregoire as governor of Washington after an election that is still in dispute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185082-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185082-3 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Republican Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. was sworn into office as Utah's first newly elected governor in 12 years. Since its completion in 1916, all state inaugural ceremonies have taken place at the Utah State Capitol; however, due to the Capitol's on-going restoration project, the 2005 Inauguration Ceremony was be held at Abravanel Hall in downtown Salt Lake City. This event is courtesy of KUTV in Salt Lake City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185018-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Berns explained the Electoral College vote and how the results from each state will be opened, certified, and counted during a special Joint Session of Congress today. He said there would be an objection to the Ohio vote. The objection must be voted on by the Senate. Mr. Berns wrote the book, [After the People Vote: A Guide to the Electoral College.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185058-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Chuck Todd talked about the State of State speech for California, which happens tonight. Also he talked about the DNC Chair race as well as Jeb Bush's political ambitions on the presidential race of 2008. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185036-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185036-4 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about feelings about values and ethics that affected the 2004 presidential election. Topics included the variety of Catholic beliefs and votes, differences between evangelicals and fundamentalists, the large voter turnout of conservative Christians, and the role of ethics and values in voters' choices. After their presentations the panelists answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184507-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184507-3 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT The Washington Supreme Court heard oral argument in [Washington State Republican Party et al v. King County et al] at the Temple of Justice in Olympia. The Washington State Republican party is suing Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed, the King County Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, and the Washington State Democratic Central Committee over ballots King County previously invalidated and has now decided may be counted in the on-going hand recount of governor's race ballots from the November 2, 2004 election. A machine recount of nearly 3 million votes cast determined that Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi beat Democrat Christine Gregoire by 42 votes. Washington's counties then started hand recounts on Wednesday, December 8th. King County encompasses Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184922-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Tim Sloan was interviewed by telephone about the 2004 presidential campaign. He is a staff photographer for Agence France-Presse and traveled with President Bush during the campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183056-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about absentee balloting procedures in different states. Among the topics they addressed were reported incidents of improper counting, handling of absentee ballots, and recommendations to improve election procedures. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-7 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about 2004 presidential election campaign strategies and tactics and campaign decision-making. Among the issues they addressed were levels of voter turn out, messages developed by various campaign officials, and the potential impact of the elections on party politics. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184840-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT The Washington Supreme Court heard oral argument in [McDonald, et al. v. Reed, et al] at the Temple of Justice in Olympia. The Washington State Democratic Central Committee was suing Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed, the King County Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, the Washington State Republican Party and others over ballots thrown out in the November 2, 2004 governor's race. The Court was being asked whether to count ballots that had been invalidated. A machine recount of nearly 3 million votes cast determined that Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi beat Democrat Christine Gregoire by 42 votes. Washington's counties started hand recounts on Wednesday, December 8th and Thursday, December 9th. The Court reviewed the case in an expedited manner, and would post its decision via the Washington Courts website at www.courts.wa.gov as soon as it became available. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184798-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the use and reliability of new technologies and voting machines in the 2004 presidential election. Among the topics they addressed were the operation of differing types of voting machines, the reliability of new technologies, and recount procedures. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. Jefferson is Technical Oversight Committee chairman for the California Secretary of State. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-4 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT A panel examined the "red state-blue state" phenomenon and the partisan polarization of America after the 2004 election. Among the issues they addressed were campaign strategies, predictions and assumptions made about the election outcome on election night, and media coverage of campaign issues. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. Participants include Carl Cameron of Fox News Channel; Eleanor Clift of [Newsweek]; Chris LaCivita, an advisor to the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth; Mike McCurry, a senior adviser with the Kerry-Edwards Campaign; Jack Oliver, deputy finance chairman for the Bush-Cheney campaign; and Susan Page of [USA Today]. Larry J. Sabato from the University of Virginia's Center for Politics moderated the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184683-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT In a weekly response to the president's radio message, Ms. Brazile talked about voting procedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184789-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184789-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Frances Fox Piven talked about the 2004 elections and addressed charges of voter fraud and voter suppression, the latter of which she said has a long history in the United States. Professor Piven argued that new progressive social movements need to be created to stop the Democratic Party from moving to the right. She spoke after receiving a lifetime achievement award from the University of Wisconsin's Havens Center. After her address "Elections and Protest Movements in the Struggle for Democracy" she responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor Piven is the author of many books, including [Regulating the Poor], [Poor Peoples' Movements], [The New Class War], and [Why Americans Don't Vote] (all co-authored with her late husband Richard Cloward). Her latest book is [The War at Home: The Domestic Costs of Bush's Militarism]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183894-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183894-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about voting procedures in the 2004 presidential election and charges of voter intimidation and suppression in several locations. Among the topics they addressed were allegations of minority disenfranchisement, procedures and decisions on recounting ballots in several precincts, election day monitoring, and avenues for redress in the future. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-5 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about polling place operations in the 2004 presidential elections and allegations of voter suppression and intimidation. Among the topics they addressed were documenting voting procedures in various election precincts, the efforts of election monitoring volunteers, and future recommendations for improving polling practices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-6 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Party experts talked about the results of the 2004 election and the decreasing power of the party in Congress. Topics included Social Security, advocacy groups, changing demographics, citizen activism, and labor unions. After their presentations the panelists answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184771-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about voting procedures in the 2004 elections. Among the topics they addressed were voter registration, the operation of voting machines and new technologies, rules for counting provisional ballots, and handling of absentee ballots. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Members and witnesses testified before an ad hoc committee on voting irregularities in the Ohio 2004 elections. Among the topics they addressed were civil rights issues, variations in election procedures between local areas and states, proposed election reforms, and various events and decisions by officials prior to , during, and following the election. Several members of the audience in the hearing room were also allowed to give comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184728-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184728-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the use of provisional ballots in the 2004 presidential elections. Among the topics they addressed were various laws and regulations governing the counting procedures, legal challenges to provisional balloting in the election campaign, and establishing uniform rules for provisional ballots. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-3 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Bill Kristol delivered the Theodore White Lecture, offering his analysis of the 2004 presidential election results. He offered his analysis of why President Bush won and Senaror Kerry lost and what might happen in the second Bush term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184651-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed the role of their independent groups in the 2004 presidential campaign. These groups are not new, but they (including tax statute number 527 groups) spent an unprecedented amount of money on campaign advertising. The first panel represented Republican groups and the second panel represented Democrats. Examples of ads were shown and the panelists discussed their strategies and experiences. After their presentations the panelists answered audience members' questions. Mr. Steven Crowley participated by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184694-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184694-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sperling talked about the 2004 election and about the book he co-authored [The Great Divide: Retro vs. Metro America.] He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184648-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184648-3 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the role of the media in the 2004 presidential campaign, public perceptions of media coverage, election coverage and exit polling, and the impact of new media on campaign issues. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184683-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184683-2 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT CWashing State Democratic officials spoke to reporters concerning recounting ballots by hand in the Washington gubernatorial election. In a previous electronic recount the margin of victory for the Republican candidate was 42 votes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184697-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about Hispanic voter participation in the 2004 elections, the rising influence of the Hispanic vote, issues motivating Latino voting blocks, election procedures, immigration issues, and the appeal of both major parties to the minority vote. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184653-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Arnebeck, counsel in a lawsuit challenging the presidential election results in Ohio, participated by video link from Columbus, Ohio, talking about the case that will be filed later today. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184644-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184644-2 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Senator John McCain spoke at the Nackey S. Loeb First Amendment Award dinner. The dinner honored Tom Kearney who won the First Amendment Award as a "New Hampshire individual or organization whose actions reinforce the freedoms protected by the First Amendment." Senator McCain spoke about the 2004 presidential campaign and the results of the election. He spoke about partisanship in Washington politics. He argued, "I really don't think the country is polarized at all." He noted that, while there are important distinctions between the two major political parties, there is near unanimous agreement on the core values of democracy and freedom. The dinner was held at the Raddisson Hotel Center of New Hampshire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184519-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Senator Allen talked about Internet tax legislation, his role in this year's elections for the U.S. Senate, as well as the Republican agenda for the 109th Congress. During the week, Congress passed a bill introduced by the Senator to extend a ban on taxes for Internet access until 2007. He also served as the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee for the past two years. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184476-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184476-4 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewers' comments on news of the day. Mr. Naymik spoke by telephone form Cleveland about efforts to certify and count provisional ballots in Ohio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184476-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ververs spoke about Senator McCain's visit to New Hampshire, reports that some Democrats have criticized the Kerry campaign's spending decisions, and plans for a recount in the Washington gubernatorial race. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184411-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184411-3 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Panelists participated in a forum discussion of the politics of campaign finance laws. They addressed the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law, as well as its predecessors. They talked about how campaign finance laws shaped the 2004 election. They talked about President Bush and Senator Kerry's decision to opt out of the federal system that provides matching funds and caps donations. They talked about obstacles to further reform, as well as the potential impact of proposed reforms to the existing system. The panelists also spoke about the growth of "527" groups and the impact of "soft money" on the recent election. Following their remarks, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184489-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184489-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ververs spoke about the recent resignation of New Jersey Governor McGreavy, potential candidates for the governorship, the latest news on the recount in the Washington governor's race, and plans to reexamine the results of the Presidential election in Ohio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184320-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184320-6 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Political analysts and journalists talked about the role of religion and "moral values" in shaping voter attitudes and the results of the 2004 presidential election. Among the topics they addressed were appealing to religious communities as a voting block, the impact of same-sex marriage ballot measures in voter participation, and media coverage of social issues. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184439-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Pollster Peter Hart will conducted a post-election focus group with Ohio voters. Among the topics they addressed were their participation in the election, candidates' strengths and weaknesses, impressions left by the news media about the campaign, and their feelings about the results of the election as well as prospects for the second Bush administration.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184375-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184375-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT