Peace Corps Online: Election2004

Election2004

Peace Corps Online: Peace Corps News: Peace Corps Library: Election2004

Election2004

Read about RPCVs who are running for office in 2004 and what candidates are saying about the Peace Corps.

Click here to see the stories classified by candidate.

January 23, 2005: Index: PCOL Exclusive: Election 2004 (1 of 3) Sunday, June 12, 2005 - 3:22 pm [3]
January 23, 2005: Index: PCOL Exclusive: Election 2004 (2 of 3) Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 4:48 pm [1]
January 23, 2005: Index: PCOL Exclusive: Election 2004 (3 of 3) Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 4:47 pm [1]
November 8, 2004: Headlines: Presidents - Kennedy: New Frontier: Election2004: History: Speaking Out: Roosevelt Institute: Theodore Sorensen says "I take some pride in recalling that it was in the 1960 campaign that JFK first proposed the Peace Corps, the U.S. Disarmament Agency, the Alliance for Progress, and a host of other concrete proposals that he later implemented" [Revised] Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 11:48 am [1]
November 8, 2004: Headlines: Presidents - Kennedy: New Frontier: Election2004: History: Speaking Out: Roosevelt Institute: Theodore Sorensen Sorenson says "I take some pride in recalling that it was in the 1960 campaign that JFK first proposed the Peace Corps, the U.S. Disarmament Agency, the Alliance for Progress, and a host of other concrete proposals that he later implemented" Friday, November 12, 2004 - 9:24 pm [1]
October 29, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Philadelphia Daily News: Though she is a woman of wealth and privilege, Heinz Kerry might technically be considered African-American, since she grew up in the Portuguese colony of Mozambique. She did refer to herself once as "a kid from the Third World" who saw Peace Corps volunteers as an inspiring "face of America." Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 12:06 am [1]
Election2004 - Archive of Previous Indices Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 1:08 pm [2]
Election2004 - Archive of Previous Stories Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 10:47 am [30]

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-141-157-9-111.balt.east.verizon.net - 141.157.9.111) on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 2:12 am: Edit Post

Election2004: India RPCV Carl Pope says Bush administration gives wild places the shaft 8 October 2004

Election2004: 'Hardball' host calls Bush re-election race closest ever 4 October 2004

Election2004: India RPCV Carl Pope says that the trick to getting John Kerry elected is not swaying undecided voters, but persuading those already willing to vote for the Democrat to actually go to the polls 4 October 2004

Election2004: Bill Moyers exposes the truth behind the Presidential debates, detailing how they've been hijacked by the two main political parties 30 September 2004

Election2004: Q&A: University Of Miami President Donna Shalala 29 September 2004

Election2004: Swaziland RPCV Chris Matthews interviews Iran RPCV Donna Shalala on Hardball about the first Presidential Debate 29 September 2004

Election2004: The debate between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry at the University of Miami is a genuine coup for UM President Donna Shalala 28 September 2004

Election2004: Iran RPCV Donna Shalala says South Florida ready for the first debate 27 September 2004

Election2004: Donna Shalala says "Young people, by tradition, are not interested in politics.'' 23 September 2004

Election2004: Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope. says "As a 750,000-member grassroots organization with activists in all 50 states, we are uniquely well-positioned to take an environmental voter education campaign to the streets." 14 September 2004

Election2004: Oman RPCV Delinda C. Hanley says Bush and Kerry May Regret Ignoring Concerns of Muslim-, Arab-American Voters 1 September 2004

Election2004: The last time Betsy Jones voted in a presidential election, the year was 1968. She was only 23, soon to travel to Uganda as a Peace Corps volunteer, and wanted to make sure she voted before she left the United States 1 August 2004

Election2004: Teresa Heinz Kerry grew up in Mozambique 24 February 2004

Election2004 - Alexander: India RPCV Bob Alexander in primary race for Michigan's 8th District 20 July 2004

Election2004 - Alexander: India RPCV Bob Alexander in race for Democratic nomination for Michigan's 8th District 19 July 2004

Election2004 - Bush: RPCV Governor Jim Doyle appeared on "The Al Franken Show" and slammed the Bush administration for allegedly being closely tied to big U.S. drug companies 6 October 2004

Election2004 - Bush: CBS Poll shows Bush And Kerry Tied 4 October 2004

Election2004 - Bush: George Will says if Bush loses Ohio, that will be because the state lost so many jobs while it moved, under Taft, from 14th to third on the Tax Foundation's list of states with the worst state and local tax burdens 3 October 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Bush is optimistic, filled with the possibilities that inspired a generation of baby boomers to the Peace Corps and to volunteerism 24 September 2004

Election2004 - Bush: In advance of the first Bush-Kerry Presidential debate, to be held on her campus September 30, University of Miami President Donna Shalala says, "Students are so excited, they are beside themselves," and that this atmosphere suggests a new permanent level of student interest in politics 24 September 2004

Election2004 - Bush: "I'm passionate about re-electing George W. Bush on Nov. 2," said Paul Jhin, who currently holds the post of director of planning, policy and analysis with the Peace Corps. 21 September 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Gay Bush Protester Roger Donley got a degree in computer science and spent two years in the Peace Corps in Belize 17 September 2004

Election2004 - Bush: One indication of just how important the state is to Bush's team was that three of the state's four Republican members of Congress - Tom Petri, Jim Sensenbrenner and Mark Green - all attended Friday's rally 4 September 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Maria Shriver, daughter of Sargent Shriver, founder of the Peace Corps, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver married Arnold Schwarzenegger 17 years ago and helped build her husband's political currency and smooth over his rough edges in ways that aren't always obvious, say observers. And her own political profile - often overshadowed by the tenacious, Democratic crusaders of the Kennedy family - only benefits as a byproduct. 1 September 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Governor Schwarzenegger praises Peace Corps before Republican Convention 31 August 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Complete Transcript of Governor Schwarzenegger's Speech 31 August 2004

Election2004 - Bush: US Representative Tom Petri said " As John Edwards travels through Wisconsin today, people may hear the false charge that their overtime is at risk," Petri said. "The truth is that President Bush is absolutely committed to putting more money in the pockets of working people — both through good pay and less taxation." 24 August 2004

Election2004 - Bush: GOP complains about Doyle administration's anti-Bush statements 23 August 2004

Election2004 - Bush: The low standing of Tanzania RPCV Bob Taft as Ohio Governor limits his ability to serve as a political surrogate for President Bush. Taft has seen his approval rating dip because of the state's lagging economy and a sales tax increase he approved 23 August 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Gov. Bob Taft's unpopularity (48 percent of 843 Ohio Poll respondents disapproved of Taft's performance in March) also threatening to pull down a Bush/Cheney ticket 19 August 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Many American University students believe that restoring the image of the United States abroad is a top priority -- and it will be a key issue in the election 10 August 2004

Election2004 - Bush: If Ted Kennedy has his way, the Peace Corps will be pushed to center stage as representing what America stands for 4 August 2004

Election2004 - Bush: MSU President M. Peter McPherson was present to show his support for Bush and Cheney 19 July 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Jack O'Dea says let's shut down the Peace Corps, at least until President Bush retires in January, so that our volunteers do not have to labor under the deceit of this administrations doublespeak, foreign policy and wink at the use of torture 13 July 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Peace Corps Director Gaddi Vasquez introduces President Bush at White House Cinco de Mayo Event 5 May 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Peace Corps Lacks Money to Expand 29 March 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Peace Corps goal of doubling by 2007 is Unattainable 29 March 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Bush backs up call for volunteerism with historic AmeriCorps funding increase 27 February 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Peace Corps Names controversial Virginia Politician Jay Katzen as new Regional Director for the Europe, Mediterranean, and Asia region 26 February 2004

Election2004 - Bush: President Bush asks for $401 Million for Peace Corps in FY2005 Budget 2 February 2004

Election2004 - Bush: Peace Corps to Receive Record High Funding 23 January 2004

Election2004 - Bush: President Bush praises Peace Corps in Weekly Radio Address 20 December 2003

Election2004 - Bush: President Bush defends Freedom in Iraq and Middle East 6 November 2003

Election2004 - Bush: President Bush Visits Peace Corps Volunteers in the Philippines 18 October 2003

Election2004 - Bush: President Bush talks about Peace Corps work during state visit from President of Kenya 7 October 2003

Election2004 - Bush: Bush creates "Volunteers for Prosperity" program with executive order 25 September 2003

Election2004 - Bush: Bush meets with future PCVs in Minneapolis 28 August 2003

Election2004 - Bush: Bush greets future PCVs Edward and Jane Bardon in Minnesota 26 August 2003

Election2004 - Bush: Bush to salute retired Minnesota couple joining Peace Corps 24 August 2003

Election2004 - Bush: President Bush visits Peace Corps Volunteers in Botswana 20 August 2003

Election2004 - Bush: PCV Sally Altland meets President Bush in Botswana 1 August 2003

Election2004 - Bush: Bush wants new regimes in Africa 27 June 2003

Election2004 - Bush: Bush's actions on Americorps belie words on national service 16 June 2003

Election2004 - Bush: President Bush Signs HIV/AIDS Act, Praises Peace Corps 27 May 2003

Election2004 - Bush: President Bush announces "Volunteers for Prosperity" 21 May 2003

Election2004 - Bush: President Bush Salutes Peace Corps on 42nd Anniversary 4 March 2003

Election2004 - Bush: President Bush Announces 2004 Budget; Peace Corps’ Funding to Increase 3 February 2003

Election2004 - Bush: Bush's Peace Corps agenda lags behind 26 December 2002

Election2004 - Chao: Remarks by Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, introduced by her husband, Sen. Mitch McConnell, as prepared for delivery at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday 2 September 2004

Election2004 - Cheney: MSNBC Hardball host Chris Matthews explained his reaction the previous evening to Vice President Dick Cheney's performance: "I think I got snookered again last night by the guy." 7 October 2004

Election2004 - Cheney: Eric Boehlert in Salon spanks (ad viewing required) Chris Matthews and his HardBall crew for calling the vice-presidential debate a big win for Cheney – contrary to the near unanimous verdict that the faceoff was at best a tie 6 October 2004

Election2004 - Clark: RPCVs who supported Wesley K. Clark continue their discussion 22 May 2004

Election2004 - Clark: Former Peace Corps Volunteers for Clark soldier on 20 April 2004

Election2004 - Clark: RPCVs supported Wesley K. Clark - Weekend Thoughts 21 February 2004

Election2004 - Clark: RPCVs salute Wesley K. Clark - Statesman 11 February 2004

Election2004 - Clark: Former Peace Corps Volunteers for Democratic Candidate Wesley Clark 27 December 2003

Election2004 - Czajka: Philippines RPCV Paul Czajka is running for re-election as as Judge of the County, Family and Surrogate Court 7 August 2004

Election2004 - Dean: After graduating in 1972, Dean brother passed up a Peace Corps assignment in Nepal to work full time for McGovern 5 January 2004

Election2004 - Dean: Charlie Dean was on his was to join Peace Corps when executed in Laos in 1974 27 November 2003

Election2004 - Dean: Presidential Candidate Howard Dean's brother planned to join Peace Corps 11 September 2003

Election2004 - Director Vasquez: Peace Corps Director Gaddi Vasquez endorses Tom Wilson for Assemblyman in California's 73rd Assembly District 5 February 2004

Election2004 - Dodd: Darien fashion tycoon Jack Orchulli, a newcomer to politics, is fighting what he describes as an uphill battle to unseat RPCV U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn 15 August 2004

Election2004 - Dodd: Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut said the parties and other events did raise concerns of buying access "to some degree," but added, "I don't know how else you do these." 28 July 2004

Election2004 - Dodd: RPCV Dodd campaigns for Lieberman 30 December 2003

Election2004 - Dodd: RPCV Senator Dodd decides against presidential bid 3 March 2003

Election2004 - Dodd: RPCV Chris Dodd Keeps Lieberman, Democrats Guessing on Presidential Run 9 February 2003

Election2004 - Dodd: RPCV Senator Dodd won't run for president 31 January 2003

Election2004 - Dodd: Dodd: presidential bid vs. domestic bliss 30 January 2002

Election2004 - D'Opal: Faye D'Opal earned her undergraduate degree at Hendrix College in Conway, Ark., then joined the Peace Corps. She held various Peace Corps posts in Colombia, Costa Rica and Brazil, married another Peace Corps official and started a family 19 September 2004

Election2004 - D'Opal: RPCV Faye D'Opal in race for Marin Superior Court Judge 19 September 2004

Election2004 - Doyle: RPCV Governor Jim Doyle appeared on "The Al Franken Show" and slammed the Bush administration for allegedly being closely tied to big U.S. drug companies 6 October 2004

Election2004 - Doyle: Gov. Jim Doyle said Wisconsin's discount prescription drug program for senior citizens will save people hundreds of dollars more than the new Medicare drug benefits 6 October 2004

Election2004 - Doyle: Doyle compares Edwards, 'angry old' Miller 3 September 2004

Election2004 - Doyle: RPCV Doyle aims to be ‘good soldier’ for Democratic Party 27 July 2004

Election2004 - Edwards: MSNBC Hardball host Chris Matthews explained his reaction the previous evening to Vice President Dick Cheney's performance: "I think I got snookered again last night by the guy." 7 October 2004

Election2004 - Edwards: Eric Boehlert in Salon spanks (ad viewing required) Chris Matthews and his HardBall crew for calling the vice-presidential debate a big win for Cheney – contrary to the near unanimous verdict that the faceoff was at best a tie 6 October 2004

Election2004 - Edwards: Doyle compares Edwards, 'angry old' Miller 3 September 2004

Election2004 - Farr: Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, spoke in support of labor and urged workers to go to the polls in November 7 September 2004

Election2004 - Farr: Since taking office, Rep. Sam Farr has garnered more votes than all of his opponents combined 20 August 2004

Election2004 - Ferris: Morocco RPCV Barbara Anne Ferris runs for Congress in Ohio's 10th District 6 June 2004

Election2004 - Garvey: Libby Garvey served in the Peace Corps in Central Africa 29 September 2004

Election2004 - Garvey: A Peace Corps veteran who taught English in the Central African Republic, Libby Garvey chose to run for a seat on the school board after becoming closely involved with the challenges facing local school 23 September 2004

Election2004 - Gephardt: Dick Gephardt promises to expand the Peace Corps 14 January 2004

Election2004 - Gephardt: Dick Gephardt says "Finally, we can do a lot more to enable average Americans to contribute to our national security. For 40 years, the Peace Corps has served an important role. Given the challenges we face today, the scope and reach of the Peace Corps should be dramatically expanded. That's just the start." 13 January 2004

Election2004 - Gray: Judge Jim Gray will be the first to tell you that libertarians, and the Libertarian Party, don’t have all the answers 10 June 2004

Election2004 - Gray: Candidate Jim Gray stakes race on legalizing pot 30 May 2004

Election2004 - Gray: Costa Rica RPCV Judge Jim Gray Takes Leave From Bench to Join Senate Race 24 May 2004

Election2004 - Hardberger: Judge Phil Hardberger served as executive secretary of the Peace Corps under Sargent Shriver 2 September 2004

Election2004 - Johnson: Congressional candidate Ghana RPCV Paul Johnson speaks on health care, foreign policy 22 September 2004

Election2004 - Johnson: He's got a great deal of job interviews to attend, but come November challenger Ghana RPCV Paul Johnson hopes to be "hired" into U.S. Congress 11 August 2004

Election2004 - Johnson: Congressional hopeful RPCV Paul Johnson campaigns in Algona 1 July 2004

Election2004 - Johnson: Ghana RPCV Paul Johnson stumps Mitchell County in race for Congress 13 May 2004

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-141-157-9-111.balt.east.verizon.net - 141.157.9.111) on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 2:13 am: Edit Post

Election2004 - Kefalas: El Salvador RPCV John Kefalas holds seven-vote lead in Colorado Democratic Primary 24 August 2004

Election2004 - Kefalas: Democrats Bill Bertschy and El Salvador RPCV John Kefalas will be campaigning together in the coming weeks as they hope to maintain momentum until the last ballot is counted -- and, possibly in this case, recounted 19 August 2004

Election2004 - Kefalas: Election's outcome may be month away between Bill Bertschy and El Salvador RPCV John Kefalas 12 August 2004

Election2004 - Kefalas: El Salvador RPCV John Kefalas held a two-vote lead Tuesday night in the Democratic primary election for state House District 52 11 August 2004

Election2004 - Kefalas: El Salvador RPCV John Kefalas draws fans back to politics 8 August 2004

Election2004 - Kefalas: El Salvador RPCV John Kefalas skips taxes in protest 5 August 2004

Election2004 - Kefalas: The Bread-and-Butter Issues by El Salvador RPCV John Kefalas 1 August 2004

Election2004 - Kefalas: For El Salvador RPCV John Kefalas, running for the District 52 seat is a natural 28 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Thailand RPCV Charles Frederickson says the future of peace lies with John Kerry 6 October 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Statement by Robert A. Pastor supporting John Kerry for President 6 October 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Statement by Ambassador Parker W. Borg supporting John Kerry for President 6 October 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Statement by Paul Oostburg Sanz supporting John Kerry for President 6 October 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: New National Effort for Kerry-Edwards by Former Peace Corps Volunteers 5 October 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Statement of Support for John Kerry and John Edwards by Returned Peace Corps Alumni 5 October 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: CBS Poll shows Bush And Kerry Tied 4 October 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Colombia RPCV Franz M. Schneider defends Kerry's honor 29 September 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: In advance of the first Bush-Kerry Presidential debate, to be held on her campus September 30, University of Miami President Donna Shalala says, "Students are so excited, they are beside themselves," and that this atmosphere suggests a new permanent level of student interest in politics 24 September 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Mark Gearan mentioned for possible Kerry Cabinet Post 17 September 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: [Full Story] Mark Gearan mentioned for possible Kerry Cabinet Post 17 September 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: In 1972, councilors, like Kerry, were engaged in local politics. Little did they know they would become a star-studded political group. Councilor Paul Tsongas would go on to become a U.S. senator. 5 September 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Returned Peace Corps for Kerry Edwards start web site to promote candidate 3 September 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Both Schwarzenegger and Heinz Kerry mentioned the work of the Peace Corps in helping people of other nations and spreading American optimism 3 September 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry would like to get young people involved in service to their country, in various ways, including the Peace Corps when the stability and security of foreign soil again presents the opportunity 27 August 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Sierra Leone RPCV David Magnani rallies former volunteers behind Kerry Campaign 26 August 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Washingtonian Magazine says if Kerry Wins, Mark Shriver, who lost a congressional primary in Maryland to Chris Van Hollen, might succeed his ailing father, Sargent Shriver, who headed the Peace Corps years ago 20 August 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: History not in Kerry's favour 18 August 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Many American University students believe that restoring the image of the United States abroad is a top priority -- and it will be a key issue in the election 10 August 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Teresa Heinz Kerry said, "The best loved, most appreciated, and most welcome face of America belongs to a Peace Corps Volunteer." These people are standing on foreign soil asking, "I'm here to help. When can we start?" 5 August 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: If Ted Kennedy has his way, the Peace Corps will be pushed to center stage as representing what America stands for 4 August 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Now, if Teresa Heinz Kerry had done a segue directly from Africa to the Peace Corps, it would have worked very nicely, and the Peace Corps slides nicely into the meat of the speech. It’s Peace Corps America that Ms. Heinz chose to become a citizen of, clearly, and it’s Peace Corps America that we are trying to be. 31 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: National Review says Teresa Heinz Kerry's "celebration of the Peace Corps volunteer, as the great American face, was truly offensive" 28 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Bruce Percelay's reputation could land him a spot within Kerry's Department of Housing and Urban Development, although his nonprofit work also suggests a Peace Corps-like position 28 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Teresa Heinz Kerry addresses the Democratic National Convention: "To me, one of the best faces America has ever projected is the face of a Peace Corps volunteer." 27 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Chris Matthews talks about Teresa Heinz Kerry: "Immigrant family, African-American, you‘ve got her from Mozambique, which she talked about the Peace Corps, she is talking about me, I was in the Peace Corps in the country she was in right next door all those years" 27 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: RPCV Dave Magnani was on the phone this week with folks from Teresa Heinz Kerry's office about trying to book her for a National Peace Corps Volunteers Association conference 26 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Teresa Heinz Kerry: My husband believes that Peace Corps volunteers are public servants 26 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: RPCV Dave Magnani was on the phone this week with folks from Teresa Heinz Kerry's office about trying to book her for a National Peace Corps Volunteers Association conference 26 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Chris Matthews interviews Teresa Heinz Kerry: "You know I know you grew up in Mozambique which was under Portuguese rule, of course, was colonial. And I was in Peace Corps at the time. I left there in 71." 26 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Four decades on: nominating a JFK, but not a Kennedy 24 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry proposes 'Citizen Patriots Fund," four years of college tuition to those who give two years of service to America 23 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry proposes 'Citizen Patriots Fund' to promote a new generation of social entrepreneurs 23 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Chandler Harrison Stevens hopes to enlist either Kerry or his wife, Teresa, to speak at a convention of Peace Corps volunteers in Chicago next month 17 July 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Terrorists may be a growing threat, and we may be unprepared to deal with the challenges they pose, but they have no hope of destroying our society. Only we can do that 20 June 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Democrats should brace themselves for a tough fight, but they can win with Kerry on the ticket, Tunisia RPCV Gov. Jim Doyle told delegates Saturday. "John Kerry has been in tougher fights than this and no Republican smear campaign can save George Bush from his own record," Doyle said. "The road to the White House leads through Wisconsin." 13 June 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry called on students to perform public service, touting the Peace Corps in particular. He hailed the US forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, and then called Reagan "one of our greatest optimists" who similarly fought for US interests in the Cold War 7 June 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry says "Across the oceans, there are not only enemies to be faced, but people everywhere ready to open their hearts to Peace Corps volunteers who show the world the generosity of the American spirit" 6 June 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: John Kerry says "I think it's an insult that when the world is twice as large as it was in the cold war, I mean half the world was shut to us during the cold war, the Peace Corps is smaller today than it was when President Kennedy started it. That tells you a lot. 30 May 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: When it comes to balancing faith and politics, a more instructive model for both Kerry and his critics may be Kennedy's brother-in-law Sargent Shriver. 23 May 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: The Kerry campaign recruited Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and American Sugar Cane League Chairman Togo RPCV Jackie Theriot to attack Bush's support of the Central American Free Trade Agreement 21 May 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: "People are selfish," President Kennedy said, "but they can also be compassionate and generous, and they care about the country. 19 May 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Thailand RPCV H. William Batt says it's foolish to think Peace Corps can fix U.S. image 14 May 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry doesn't urge students to be good parents and good providers for their families. He urged them to join the Peace Corps and march on Washington 11 May 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry says Peace Corps Can Help Heal Iraqi Abuse Damage 8 May 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: "If there was ever a time when everyday people in the most deprived countries, cities and villages of the world need to see idealistic Americans working to help them, it is today when we are engaged in a struggle to win the hearts and minds of people everywhere," said John Kerry 8 May 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Full Remarks of Senator John Kerry on Service and the Peace Corps at Southern University at New Orleans Commencement 8 May 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Iran RPCV Donna Shalala mentioned as long shot Democratic Vice-Presidential contender 28 April 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Not until the Q&A did Kerry mention his national-service plan, which promises a free college ride for up to 200,000 students willing to do two-year tours in service professions like teaching or law enforcement 20 April 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: "If I were in a third-world country today, the face of America I'd want to see is the face of possibility, the face of the Peace Corps, the face of an America with hope, ideas and heart," said Kerry wife at rally. "That's who Americans are." 19 April 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry proposes tuition money for public service plan 14 April 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry says his proposals for universal healthcare for children and Peace Corps-type program for high school graduates, would be subject to deficit-neutral requirements 9 April 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Former Peace Corps Director Mark Gearan says with an impressive stable of potential running mates, Kerry doesn’t need to bring on Clinton 5 April 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Full Story: Former Peace Corps Director Mark Gearan says with an impressive stable of potential running mates, Kerry doesn’t need to bring on Clinton 5 April 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry says this generation would be called on "as no generation has since President John F. Kennedy with his Peace Corps plan" 25 March 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: In an effort to boost enrollment in the Peace Corps from 6,700 today to 25,000 "where we ought to be," Kerry said his administration would pay the four-year tuition to an in-state public university for any high school graduate who gives two years to the Peace Corps 6 March 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: While a college student in South Africa in the 1950s, Teresa Heinz Kerry frequently marched against apartheid. In those years, she says today, the United States in her mind was more a hopeful idea than a place, an idea embodied by the Peace Corps workers in Africa 1 March 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Maurice "Maury" Albertson believes the idea of the international Peace Corps could give Kerry's campaign a boost similar to the one Kennedy's campaign received when he first advocated the founding of a U.S. corps. But he has not heard back from Kerry on his proposal 29 February 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Teresa Kerry says America can win the war on terrorism by presenting a different, kinder face to the world, one exemplified by the friendly optimism of a Peace Corps volunteer 25 February 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Terrorism, Heinz Kerry said, is going to be defeated by the "can-do spirit" and "happy faces of Peace Corps volunteers”" and by better intelligence and support of other countries 24 February 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: The ghost of JFK runs for president 22 February 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: For somebody like John Kerry, the notion of paying any price, bearing any burden, join the Peace Corps, join the Green Berets - all that sloganeering really influenced him a great deal 15 February 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry proposed the "Service for College" initiative to help make college affordable and strengthen America's security. According to this initiative, for two years of service to the United States, every young person can earn the equivalent of the state's four-year public college tuition 12 February 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: David Magnani asks RPCVs to support Kerry for President 10 February 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Mrs. Kerry said the U.S. should present a world image "of the Peace Corps rather than weapons of mass destruction." 7 February 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Peace Corps Supporter John Kerry wins primaries in Delaware, Missouri, North Dakota and Arizona 3 February 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Action Corps Head Sam Brown supports Kerry 24 January 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Peace Corps Supporter John Kerry wins Iowa caucus 19 January 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Peace Corps Supporter John Kerry wins New Hampshire Primary 19 January 2004

Election2004 - Kerry: Candidate Kerry promotes Peace Corps service 15 September 2003

Election2004 - Kerry: Kerry proposes "Service for College" program, expansion of Peace Corps 20 May 2003

Election2004 - Kerry: James Pindell writes about Kerry's policy on mandatory national public service 20 May 2003

Election2004 - Kerry: Senator Kerry calls for expanding Peace Corps to 25,000 19 May 2003

Election2004 - Kerry: John Kerry's speech on Citizenship and Service 19 May 2003

Election2004 - Kerry: Presidential hopeful John Kerry praises Peace Corps 23 January 2003

Election2004 - Kucinich: The Presidential candidate who proposes creation of a new Department of Peace in the presidential Cabinet, is a man with a mission 16 January 2004

Election2004 - Lieberman: RPCV Dodd campaigns for Lieberman 30 December 2003

Election2004 - Long: Ukraine RPCV Ted Long files for Tahoe City Council 11 August 2004

Election2004 - Martin: Julian Martin, Nigeria 3 (1961-63), is a Mountain Party candidate for Congress for the 2nd district of West Virginia 13 May 2004

Election2004 - McNally: Shaun McNally has told some people he is considering a return to Africa, where he worked as a Peace Corps volunteer for two years 23 August 2004

Election2004 - McNally: Sullivan Beats McNally In 2nd District Primary 11 August 2004

Election2004 - McNally: JFK encounter proved inspiration to Liberia RPCV Shaun McNally 7 August 2004

Election2004 - McNally: Shaun McNally uses his half-minute ad to attack his Democratic rival, claiming Sullivan doesn't have the experience to go to Congress while talking up his two terms in the state legislature, and Peace Corps service 3 August 2004

Election2004 - McNally: McNally squawks about rival's refusal to debate 3 August 2004

Election2004 - McNally: Shaun McNally, who got just enough votes at the party nominating convention to force a primary, is taking a page from the Howard Dean campaign manual, portraying himself as a mad-as-hell, grassroots candidate with the guts to buck his own party. 1 August 2004

Election2004 - McNally: It's a little less than a month before primary day, when he hopes to earn the Democratic nomination for Congress, and here is Shaun McNally talking about the West African nation of Liberia and a portrait of John F. Kennedy 1 August 2004

Election2004 - McNally: Liberia RPCV Shaun McNally said last week that as few as 7,500 votes may be all that is necessary to win if less than 15 percent of registered Democrats turn out at the polls in three weeks 28 July 2004

Election2004 - McNally: "I think he's gutsy, and I think he's got courage, and I think that's exactly what the people of the 2nd District want," Weicker said of McNally in an interview Monday 20 July 2004

Election2004 - McNally: "Three terms in the house, peace corps volunteer, election observer, anti poverty worker, congressional aide, I've done a lot of things that are highly relevant to this congressional job," says Scott McNally. 14 July 2004

Election2004 - McNally: McNally must capture the hearts, donations and votes of primary voters. His pitch to Democrats, especially those in the Connecticut River Valley, underscores his liberal credentials - his Peace Corps experience and his strong anti-war stance 6 July 2004

Election2004 - McNally: RPCV McNally hopes to boost his campaign donations 1 July 2004

Election2004 - McNally: Launching his grassroots campaign, Democrat Shaun McNally says his experience in the General Assembly and in the private sector, as well as his work abroad in the Peace Corps, make him the best candidate for Congress 21 June 2004

Election2004 - McNally: Right now, the party's biggest annoyance can be summed up in two words: Shaun McNally 17 June 2004

Election2004 - McNally: Lack of coverage of RPCV Shaun McNally an 'affront' 13 June 2004

Election2004 - McNally: RPCV Shaun McNally says that he wants U.S. troops to withdraw from Iraq 28 May 2004

Election2004 - McNally: RPCV Shaun McNally says U.S. troops should get out of Iraq 28 May 2004

Election2004 - McNally: RPCV Shaun McNally debates opponent for Congressional Seat 7 May 2004

Election2004 - McNally: RPCV Shaun McNally is a candidate for Congress in Connecticut's 2nd district 27 April 2004

Election2004 - McNally: RPCV McNally launches petition drive 24 April 2004

Election2004 - McNally: Liberia RPCV Shaun McNally to challenge Simmons for Congressional Seat 1 July 2003

Election2004 - Moore: Brian Moore suggested that his "social background" as a former Peace Corps volunteer who spent five years studying with the Franciscan religious order - make him best qualified to serve in Congress 22 August 2004

Election2004 - Moore: Candidate Brian Moore says Richard Penberthy's military service is certainly exemplary and my enlistment in the U.S. Peace Corps is no less so 21 August 2004

Election2004 - Moore: Brian Moore is candidate for U.S. House, Florida Dist. 5 8 August 2004

Election2004 - Parker: Turkey RPCV Sarah Parker in re-election campaign for North Carolina State Supreme Court 5 October 2004

Election2004 - Petri: US Representative Tom Petri said " As John Edwards travels through Wisconsin today, people may hear the false charge that their overtime is at risk," Petri said. "The truth is that President Bush is absolutely committed to putting more money in the pockets of working people — both through good pay and less taxation." 24 August 2004

Election2004 - Petri: U.S. Rep. Tom Petri, R-Fond du Lac, has won 13 consecutive House races and has now held the job for a quarter century. Now a pair of challengers vie for his seat in Congress 19 August 2004

Election2004- Petri: One indication of just how important the state is to Bush's team was that three of the state's four Republican members of Congress - Tom Petri, Jim Sensenbrenner and Mark Green - all attended Friday's rally 4 September 2004

Election2004 - Piercy: Eugene mayoral candidate Kitty Piercy served in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia 13 May 2004

Election2004- Ruskin: IRA Ruskin got a graduate degree from Stanford University in the field and began making marketing videos for companies and documentaries about the work of Peace Corps volunteers around the world 27 August 2004

Election2004 - Schwarzenegger: Both Schwarzenegger and Heinz Kerry mentioned the work of the Peace Corps in helping people of other nations and spreading American optimism 3 September 2004

Election2004 - Schwarzenegger: It's clear the political gulf between Schwarzenegger and the Kennedys isn't as great as one might imagine 1 September 2004

Election2004 - Schwarzenegger: Governor Schwarzenegger praises Peace Corps before Republican Convention 31 August 2004

Election2004 - Schwarzenegger: Complete Transcript of Governor Schwarzenegger's Speech 31 August 2004

Election2004 - Shays: He is adamant he will not run for governor. And, flat out no, one of the most popular Republicans in Connecticut will not run for U.S. Senate. "No," Rep. Chris Shays says to both frequently posed questions. But what if he loses the competitive race for his Fourth District seat next month? Will he just fade into an early retirement? Hmm. The eight-term congressman leaned into the table during a lunchtime discussion with reporters in Washington on Wednesday. "You know what I'd like to do?" he said. "I'd like to run for mayor of Bridgeport." 7 October 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Farrell, Shays come out swinging in first debate 7 October 2004

Election2004 - Shays: With the election less than a month away, most volunteers would not hazard a guess about the outcome of either the House or presidential election. Moshier said she has heard speculation that the House race between Farrell, first selectwoman in Westport, and U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, R-Bridgeport, will be very close. 5 October 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Sen. Clinton stumps for Chris Shays' 4th District opponent 3 October 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Shays described the rationale behind his vote in a statement: “I voted against [the Akin bill] because I have faith in our Constitution and do not believe we should preclude judges from hearing issues of social relevance, simply because we may disagree with their ultimate decisions.” 29 September 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Diane Farrell, 50, faces the tricky challenge of deciding which Christopher Shays to oppose. The man presents many faces to the world 19 September 2004

Election2004 - Shays: The AP takes a look at the hotly contested 4th Congressional District race and portrays Republican incumbent Christopher Shays as frustrated with his opponent, Westport Democratic First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell 18 September 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Shays Campaign Pulls Questionable Television Spot 17 September 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Shays targeted by Washington Democrats, faces tough race 17 September 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Log Cabin Republicans who favor gay rights, abortion rights supporters and environmental activists are holding events to honor Chris Shays and help his re-election campaign, even as they sometimes denounce President Bush and Republicans in general from the stage 1 September 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Campaign Finance Reformer Chris Shays in Tough Fight 30 August 2004

Election2004 - Shays: As one knowledgeable local politician put it to us recently, "If anyone can beat Shays, it will be Diane. But if Shays wins, he can stay in Congress until he decides to retire." 5 August 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Shays outpacing opponent in fundraising 29 July 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Democrat Diane Farrell is giving Connecticut's Rep. Christopher Shays a run for the money, making the race for the 4th District Congressional seat the most competitive in the state 16 July 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Shays may be vulnerable 15 July 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Shays kicks off re-election campaign in Stamford 2 July 2004

Election2004 - Shays: It is important for Connecticut and the nation to have someone like Chris Shays in a senior position 17 May 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Opponent has criticized Chris Shays, who has taken five trips to Iraq so far, for being too focused on foreign affairs 12 May 2004

Election2004 - Shays: At the Republican nominating convention for the 4th Congressional District, incumbent Christopher Shays was greeted with a standing ovation 12 May 2004

Election2004 - Shays: Westport First Selectwoman Diane Farrell, a Democrat campaigning for Congress against U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, raised more money than the incumbent did in the last quarter, according to documents filed yesterday with the Federal Election Commission 16 April 2004

Election2004 - Shriver: Bobby Shriver is making his first bid for political office — for the Santa Monica City Council 25 September 2004

Election2004 - Shriver: Bobby Shriver running for local office 19 September 2004

Election2004 - Sweeney: Joseph Sweeney (R), running for U.S. representative in District 7, said he wants to amend the laws regulating the Peace Corps to allow foreign students to receive funding to return to work in their home countries 23 September 2004

Election2004 - Taft: A secret recording from the Republican National Convention shows a key GOP operative believes Gov. Bob Taft is beating the state's economy to death 22 September 2004

Election2004 - Taft: What happened when 1998 Ohio gubernatorial candidate Bob Taft aired an ad falsely accusing his rival Lee Fisher of "cutting crime-fighting employees by 15%?" 16 September 2004

Election2004 - Taft: Taft praises Bush’s economic policy 2 September 2004

Election2004 - Taft: Taft doesn't quite make it to prime time - Governor addresses a mostly empty Madison Square Garden at 1:50 p.m. 31 August 2004

Election2004 - Taft: Remarks by The Honorable Bob Taft (OH) as Prepared for Delivery at the 2004 Republican National Convention 30 August 2004

Election2004 - Taft: The low standing of Tanzania RPCV Bob Taft as Ohio Governor limits his ability to serve as a political surrogate for President Bush. Taft has seen his approval rating dip because of the state's lagging economy and a sales tax increase he approved 23 August 2004

Election2004 - Tsongas: Niki Tsongas decides against run for Senate 7 September 2004

Election2004 - Tsongas: Paul Tsongas' Widow May Run For Senate Seat 10 August 2004

Election2004 - Tsongas: Kerry win could clear way for another Tsongas in Senate 10 August 2004

Election2004 - Vasquez: Gaddi Vasquez to attend "Gran Fiesta Hispana Salsa Party" to be held Tuesday, Aug. 31 in New York City during the Republican National Convention 30 August 2004

Election2004 - Younkin: Unexpected turns in life lead Fiji RPCV Cindy Younkin to career in law 28 September 2004

Election2004 - Younkin: Cindy Younkin served in the Peace Corps in the Fiji Islands and as a state legislator since 1999, holding spots in the Republican House leadership 26 September 2004

Election2004 - Younkin: Fiji RPCV Cindy Younkin in debate for Montana Supreme Court 13 August 2004

Election2004 - Younkin: A win by Fiji RPCV Cindy Younkin could create a new majority on the seven-member high court, which has the potential to rule on everything from abortion to criminals' rights to business contract 13 August 2004

Election2004 - Younkin: RPV Cindy Younkin debates with gloves on 13 August 2004