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Bush Continues Campaign Tour
Aired November 03, 2002 - 11:43 ET
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FREDRICKA WHITFIELD, CNN ANCHOR: With time running out before Tuesday's pivotal election, President Bush continues his breakneck campaign swing in support of the GOP candidates. And today, he travels north from Florida to Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa. And CNN White House correspondent Kelly Wallace is at the first stop location for President Bush, Springfield, Illinois -- Kelly.
KELLY WALLACE, CNN WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT: Well, Fredricka, it is a very festive atmosphere here in Springfield, Illinois. President Bush's first goal today, coming here, trying to help Republican Congressman John Shimkus get reelected. The Congressman in just one of four Houses where due to redistricting, two incumbents are running against each other, duking it out to return to Washington.
Now, President Bush comes here after Tampa. Again, you can hear a very festive crowd here. Last night the president though was in Florida and there, he was trying to give a boost to his brother, Jeb, who was in a surprisingly tight race for reelection as governor. The president's goal, though, today, really trying to make sure that Republicans hold on to control of the House of Representatives and win back control of the Senate. The balance of power in the Senate really coming down to a few very close races, two of those races in Minnesota and South Dakota. And so, no surprise, the president is going to both states today.
He had visited Minnesota just about two weeks ago, campaigning for his handpicked candidate, Norm Coleman. We know, of course this will be the president's first visit to the state since the tragic death of Senator Paul Wellstone and since former Vice President Walter Mondale stepped in and instantly became what is viewed as the favorite to win.
And to show you just how much this White House is putting into South Dakota, the president going there later this afternoon. He visited as recently as Thursday, stumping for Republican Congressman John Thune. He hopes that the Congressman will unseat Democratic Senator Tim Johnson. The president going to four other states tomorrow before heading to the White House on Tuesday, Fredricka, to see if all this travel and the record fund-raising will pay off for Republicans.
Fredricka, back to you.
WHITFIELD: All right, Kelly Wallace in Springfield, Illinois, thank you very much.
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Aired November 3, 2002 - 11:43 ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
FREDRICKA WHITFIELD, CNN ANCHOR: With time running out before Tuesday's pivotal election, President Bush continues his breakneck campaign swing in support of the GOP candidates. And today, he travels north from Florida to Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa. And CNN White House correspondent Kelly Wallace is at the first stop location for President Bush, Springfield, Illinois -- Kelly.
KELLY WALLACE, CNN WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT: Well, Fredricka, it is a very festive atmosphere here in Springfield, Illinois. President Bush's first goal today, coming here, trying to help Republican Congressman John Shimkus get reelected. The Congressman in just one of four Houses where due to redistricting, two incumbents are running against each other, duking it out to return to Washington.
Now, President Bush comes here after Tampa. Again, you can hear a very festive crowd here. Last night the president though was in Florida and there, he was trying to give a boost to his brother, Jeb, who was in a surprisingly tight race for reelection as governor. The president's goal, though, today, really trying to make sure that Republicans hold on to control of the House of Representatives and win back control of the Senate. The balance of power in the Senate really coming down to a few very close races, two of those races in Minnesota and South Dakota. And so, no surprise, the president is going to both states today.
He had visited Minnesota just about two weeks ago, campaigning for his handpicked candidate, Norm Coleman. We know, of course this will be the president's first visit to the state since the tragic death of Senator Paul Wellstone and since former Vice President Walter Mondale stepped in and instantly became what is viewed as the favorite to win.
And to show you just how much this White House is putting into South Dakota, the president going there later this afternoon. He visited as recently as Thursday, stumping for Republican Congressman John Thune. He hopes that the Congressman will unseat Democratic Senator Tim Johnson. The president going to four other states tomorrow before heading to the White House on Tuesday, Fredricka, to see if all this travel and the record fund-raising will pay off for Republicans.
Fredricka, back to you.
WHITFIELD: All right, Kelly Wallace in Springfield, Illinois, thank you very much.
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