Bush, Kerry Back on Campaign Trail

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Bush, Kerry Back on Campaign Trail
By DEB RIECHMANN, Associated Press Writer

FROM: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040614/ap_on_el_pr/campaigning_resumes&cid=536&ncid=536
WASHINGTON - President Bush (news - web sites) and Democratic challenger John Kerry (news - web sites) are returning to the campaign trail, both stressing their plans for the U.S. economy after avoiding overt politicking during the mourning period for former President Reagan.

Bush this week is highlighting his efforts to create jobs and fight terrorists. Kerry, after spending 11 days talking about national security, is trekking to New Jersey, Michigan and Ohio to talk about what he would do to increase employment in America and strengthen the middle class.

Both resumed running television ads after a one-day hiatus Friday, the day Reagan was buried. The Bush campaign said Sunday it will run an ad that cites job growth and depicts Kerry as a pessimist at heavier levels this week on national cable networks and in media markets in 19 states.

After a trip Monday to Liberty, Mo., to promote Medicare prescription drug benefits, Bush meets at the White House on Tuesday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on fighting terrorism.

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