Politics not as usual
From cries of 'flip-flopping' to protests in the streets, the Iraq war and issues of national security dominated the presidential election campaign. Domestic issues faded, uncharacteristically, into the background as the debate over President Bush's leadership gave rise to some of the year's most impassioned pleas, resounding phrases, and emotional images. A sharply split electorate was reflected in the pride of
GOP delegates and the intensity of protestors. On his road to victory, the president shared the spotlight with first lady Laura Bush and his daughters. The Nov. 3 denouement: exultation by Republicans and dejection for supporters of Democratic nominee John Kerry.
