Finally, a truthful article in the conservative Chicago Tribune. True, it was buried on about page 10, but I was still shocked they printed it.
Contrasting styles cross paths on trail in Oregon
By Jill Zuckman and Jeff Zeleny
Tribune national correspondents
Published August 14, 2004
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Like their dueling appearances in Iowa more than a week ago, the candidates' visits to Oregon were rooted in political math. The state is narrowly split and considered up for grabs. Four years ago, Democrat Al Gore won the state by 6,765 votes.
The two appearances here were also a study in contrasts. Kerry wound up his 15-day postconvention tour with stops in Medford, Eugene and Portland, where fire officials said nearly 50,000 people turned out along the banks of the Willamette River to hear Kerry speak and see a contingent of celebrities, including actor Leonardo di Caprio and rock stars Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora.
Bush, on the other hand, highlighted the successes of select small-business owners at a rally of several hundred supporters in a suburban high school gymnasium. At the event called "Ask President Bush," invited guests posed friendly questions.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President," said the first man called upon to ask a question. "You're an awesome president. I wanted to know if I could get some inauguration tickets."
Indeed, the heavily managed event came in for some criticism from the Oregonian newspaper Friday. The editorial cartoon showed two panels, one with Kerry addressing voters and a sign that said "Kerry campaign rally Open to Public." The second panel depicted a gate with a large `W' on it, and a sign that said "Bush Campaign Rally A Gated Community."
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