Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'john kerry'

Final Call: Obama Wins; Dems Gain In Congress

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:00 EST

It's hard to imagine a scenario in which Barack Obama doesn't win the White House. By our count, every state John Kerry carried four years ago is in the Obama column today, and he is also ahead in several states that President Bush won. In addition, expect the Democrats to pick up seven seats in the Senate and 17 in the House.

Money Woes Muzzle Independent Political Groups

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:57:00 EDT

In a presidential race that seems to include every possible political strategy, one element has barely been visible. There have been no high-impact independent groups like the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, the outfit that nearly derailed John Kerry's campaign four years ago.

McCain Hoping To Win Friends In Pennsylvania

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:37:00 EDT

John McCain's campaign is focusing largely on holding on to states the Republicans won in 2004 under George Bush. But there's one major exception: He's aggressively pursuing Pennsylvania, which voted for John Kerry four years ago.

A Soaring Speech... You Gotta Let It Sink In

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:42:00 EDT

Only after time passed did John Kerry's 2004 Democratic acceptance speech where he saluted and said he was "reporting for duty," become one of the most painful moments in political history. The media was mixed on Obama's speech, but how will it play out later? Only time will tell.

In Denver, Obama Comes Full Circle From 2004

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

At the 2004 Democratic Convention, John Kerry was the presidential nominee and the keynote address was given by Barack Obama — who was then an Illinois state senator running for the U.S. Senate.

Swiftboat Book Writer Targets Obama

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:38:00 EDT

Four years ago, Jerome Corsi published a book Unfit for Command, attacking the presidential candidacy of John Kerry. The book gave rise to the term Swiftboating. Corsi has now published a book about Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Independent Groups Step Up On-Air Ads

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:21:00 EDT

Independent groups have yet to unveil an ad as damaging as the Swift Boat Veterans spot that hurt Sen. John Kerry's presidential bid in 2004. But as the summer goes on, more groups are producing radio and TV spots targeting the presidential race and key Senate battles.

John Kerry Rallies With Obama in South Carolina

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:06:00 EST

Barack Obama won the endorsement Thursday of the Democrat's previous presidential nominee, John Kerry. They spoke together in South Carolina, where the Democratic primary is less than two weeks away. Kerry's endorsement was a slight to Hillary Clinton and to John Edwards, Kerry's running mate in 2004.

Kerry Backs Obama, Snubbing Former Running Mate

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:20:00 EST

Sen. John Kerry, the Massachusetts Democrat who unsuccessfully sought the White House in 2004, throws his support behind presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, spurning both Sen. Hillary Clinton and the man who had been his own running mate.

Top 10 Quotes of 2007

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:35:00 EST

"Don't tase me, bro" tops the year's list of quotes from the Yale Book of Quotations. It was uttered by a college student being ejected from a John Kerry speech. Also included: the Iranian president's claim: "We don't have homosexuals."

FCC Lifts 'Cross-Ownership' Ban Despite Protests

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday agreed to overturn a 32-year-old ban and allow broadcasters in the country's top 20 media markets to own a TV or radio station and a newspaper in the same market. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin says that when the so-called "cross-ownership" ban was passed, it made sense to try to protect consumers who received most of their news from newspapers and over-the-air TV and radio. Martin pushed the vote through despite opposition on Capitol Hill, including Sens. Trent Lott and John Kerry, and organizations including Code Pink and the National Rifle Association.

House Passes Vacation Bill for Iraq Troops

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The House passes a measure sponsored by Democrats requiring that regular U.S. troops spend as much time on home leave as they have spent in Iraq. Republicans call it a disguised plan to force troop cuts. Meanwhile, Sens. Hillary Clinton and John Kerry ask the Pentagon to brief Congress on contingency plans for withdrawal.

Kerry on Deal to Keep Some Baseball Games on Cable

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:13:00 EDT

Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) talks about a new deal that will keep out-of-market baseball games available on cable television for seven years.

Sen. John Kerry Meets with Syria's President

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:02:00 EST

Sen. John Kerry met today with Syria's president Bashar al-Assad after a weekend visit in Iraq. Sen. Kerry talks with Alex Chadwick about his Middle East tour and the war in Iraq.

Political Gaffes to Spark Any Party

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 08:00:00 EST

Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) says he made a botched attempt at a joke this week. Partisan furor erupted. But he's far from the only politician from either party to stick his foot in his mouth.

Republicans Keep Spotlight on Kerry Comment

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:00:00 EST

Republicans fire away at Sen. John Kerry (D-MA). Vice President Cheney and others say Kerry insulted U.S. troops with a recent remark, but the senator insists he was trying to poke fun at President Bush, not soldiers.

Iraq Withdrawal Debated by Senate

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Divisions among Democrats take center stage as the Senate debates two Iraq amendments to the defense bill. One, from Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), calls for a withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq by a certain date. A competing amendment, also from the Democrats, is an open-ended call for the withdrawal of troops. Republicans stand largely united against the amendments.

John Kerry on Dissent During a Time of War

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:35:00 EDT

Thirty-five years ago, a young Navy officer and Vietnam veteran named John Kerry stood before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and called for an end to the war in Vietnam. Speaking in Boston on Saturday, the senator from Massachusetts called dismissing dissent "not only wrong" but "dangerous." Kerry speaks about dissent in wartime and takes caller questions.

Democrats Split over Prospect of Alito Filibuster

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Democratic senators John Kerry and Edward Kennedy are threatening to filibuster the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel Alito. This comes after many other Democrats -- even those opposed to the nomination -- pledged not to filibuster. Madeleine Brand and David Welna discuss the party split over the issue.

Kerry, Kennedy Threaten Filibuster on Alito

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) and Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) threatened Thursday to filibuster the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel Alito. But even some Democrats don't believe they can muster the 41 votes needed to sustain a filibuster.

Kerry Eyes Filibuster over Alito Nomination

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Just as Democratic opponents appeared resigned over the likely confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito for the Supreme Court, Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) is pushing for a filibuster of the nomination.

Sen. John Kerry on Iraq War, Rosa Parks

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Former presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) talks about the latest efforts on Capitol Hill to get a clear Iraq war strategy from the White House. He also discusses new legislation to place a statue honoring civil right pioneer Rosa Parks in the capital.

Kerry Urges Pullout of Troops Post-Iraq Elections

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) calls on President Bush to start major withdrawals of troops from Iraq if the December Iraqi elections are a success. Kerry delivered his comments during a speech at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Jim Ruland: A Reunion of Swift Boat Veterans

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Writer Jim Ruland offers this commentary on a recent reunion of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, the group organized to discredit Sen. John Kerry during the 2004 presidential election. Ruland traveled to the event with his father, who was part of the group.

List of Top Out-of-Print Books Offers Surprises

Thu, 02 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

Books on politics, sex and knitting are among the year's most wanted out-of-print books. Expect to pay big bucks for a 1981 lesbian romance by Lynne Cheney, the vice president's wife or John Kerry's 1971 book on Vietnam. NPR's Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep discuss the Top 10.