Peace Corps Online: Election2004 - Archive of Previous Stories

Election2004 - Archive of Previous Stories

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Election2004

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

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September 3, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Schwarzenegger: Election2004 - Kerry: Politics: Pantagraph : Both Schwarzenegger and Heinz Kerry mentioned the work of the Peace Corps in helping people of other nations and spreading American optimism Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 4:07 pm [1]
September 24, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Bush: Atlanta Journal Constitution: Bush is optimistic, filled with the possibilities that inspired a generation of baby boomers to the Peace Corps and to volunteerism Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 4:06 pm [1]
September 21, 2004: Headlines: Senior Staff: Election2004 - Bush: Clarke Times Courier: "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. Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 1:46 pm [1]
September 3, 2004: Headlines: Politics: Advocacy: Election2004 - Kerry: Returned Peace Corps for Kerry Edwards: Returned Peace Corps for Kerry Edwards start web site to promote candidate Friday, September 03, 2004 - 11:51 pm [1]
August 31, 2004: Headlines: Politics: Election2004 - Schwarzenegger: Election2004 - Bush: PR Newswire: Governor Schwarzenegger praises Peace Corps before Republican Convention Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 10:47 am [9]
August 27, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Anoka County Union: 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 Saturday, August 28, 2004 - 10:33 am [1]
August 26, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Politics: COS - Sierra Leone: Framingham Metro West Daily News: Sierra Leone RPCV Davie Magnani rallies former volunteers behind Kerry Campaign Friday, September 03, 2004 - 2:37 pm [2]
July 13, 2004: Headlines: Iraq: Criticism: Speaking Out: Election2004 - Bush: Spokesman-Review : 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 Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 9:08 pm [1]
August 18, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Iraq: Algeria: Vietnam: Foreign Policy: Diplomacy: Hi Pakistan: History not in Kerry's favour Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 9:05 pm [1]
August 22, 2004: Headlines: Politics: Election2004 - Moore: St. Petersburg Times: 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 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 5:37 pm [1]
August 21, 2004: Headlines: Politics: Election2004 - Moore: St. Petersburg Times: 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 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 5:36 pm [1]
August 20, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Peace Corps Directors - Shriver: Washingtonian: 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 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 5:22 pm [1]
July 28, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Senior Appointments: Boston Herald : 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 Saturday, February 19, 2005 - 11:08 pm [2]
July 26, 2004: Headlines: COS - Swaziland: Journalism: Television: Election2004 - Kerry: MSNBC: 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." Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 7:34 pm [1]
July 31, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Speeches: Kith: 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. Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 3:22 pm [1]
August 5, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Speaking Out: Press Democrat: 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?" Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 11:03 am [1]
August 8, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Moore: My Web Pal: Brian Moore is candidate for U.S. House, Florida Dist. 5 Friday, August 13, 2004 - 6:51 pm [1]
August 10, 2004: Headlines: Speaking Out: Election2004 - Kerry: Election2004 - Bush: CNN: 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 Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 11:37 am [1]
August 4, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Election2004 - Bush: Politics: Lew Rockwell.com: If Ted Kennedy has his way, the Peace Corps will be pushed to center stage as representing what America stands for Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 11:35 am [1]
July 26, 2004: Headlines: Politics: Election2004 - Kerry: MSNBC: Teresa Heinz Kerry: My husband believes that Peace Corps volunteers are public servants Monday, July 26, 2004 - 6:36 pm [1]