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Reports on the plans of the political advisers of U.S. President George W. Bush for a more aggressive political campaign. Attempt to discredit Senator John Kerry; Promotion of Bush's record and character through the media; Tactics for a more visible role.

The current election is producing very few goose bumps, except perhaps among those who get all tingly when they view billionaire-financed attack ads. The incumbent, who drew adoring throngs last time, cannot always fill a room this time. The challenger's risk-averse, carefully plotted strategy is a business plan worthy of a Harvard M.B.A. - and consciously the antithesis of the improvisational, let's-take-a-shot style of the war hero Republican nominee of four years ago. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

CORRECTION APPENDED He'll have hundreds of millions of dollars, the bully pulpit, Air Force One and high-profile supporters from Warren Buffett to Lady Gaga behind him. But President Obama's chances of re-election could come down to a single strategic question: To what degree can the history of 2004 be repeated in 2012? Or to break the question into its most important component parts: [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports on the political campaign of U.S. Presidential candidate John Kerry. Attack on the credibility of President George W. Bush; Expansion of his theme on how Bush has handled Iraq and its impact on national security; Censure on Bush's support for creating personal investment accounts within Social Security.

Argues that United States President George W. Bush lacks a clear strategy, theme, and message to deal with various issues in his race against Democratic Party senator John Kerry for the 2004 presidency. Platform on which Bush ran for president in 2000; Topics addressed in Bush's speeches; Substantial domestic policy accomplishments that the president could point to in his re-election campaign.

Reports that U.S. President George W. Bush's political advisers are completing plans for a more aggressive stage of his re-election campaign. Focus on discrediting Senator John Kerry and promoting Bush's record and character; Role of television advertisements; Visibility of Bush; Highlights of the shift in strategy; Anxiety among Republicans about Bush's declining poll numbers; Example of how the White House has been put on the defensive; Comments of Republican strategists; How campaign aides have responded to the Democratic race; Issue of conflicting advice to the White House; Outlook.

Examines the fund-raising campaign of U.S. President George W. Bush. Financial dominance of the president as he seeks re-election in 2004; Highlights of Bush's fund-raising events, which will begin in Washington, D.C.; Bush's advantages over the Democrats, including his ability to command huge sums of money with minimal investment of time and energy; Willingness of donors to raise money for Bush; Concerns of Democrats.