2004 Democratic Primary Debates #
The 2004 Democratic primary debates featured a field of candidates vying for the party’s nomination to challenge incumbent Republican President George W. Bush. The major candidates included:
- John Kerry (Senator from Massachusetts)
- John Edwards (Senator from North Carolina)
- Howard Dean (Former Governor of Vermont)
- Wesley Clark (Retired General)
- Joe Lieberman (Senator from Connecticut)
- Al Sharpton (Reverend)
- Dennis Kucinich (Representative from Ohio)
Featured Debates #
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January 22, 2004 - St. Anselm College, Manchester, New Hampshire
- Moderators: Brit Hume (Fox News) and Peter Jennings (ABC News)
- Final debate before the New Hampshire primary
- Major topics: Iraq War, Tax Policy, Healthcare, Veterans Affairs
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January 29, 2004 - Peace Center for Performing Arts, Greenville, South Carolina
- Moderator: Tom Brokaw (NBC News)
- First Southern primary debate
- Major topics: Iraq War, Healthcare, Social Security, Confederate Flag Controversy