Shocking Facts You Didn't Know About the 2004 Election!

Fact About 2004 United States Presidential Election

The 2004 U.S. Presidential Election Took Place on November 2, 2004.

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Incumbent President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney Were Re-Elected.

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The Democratic Challengers Were Senator John Kerry and Senator John Edwards.

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Foreign Policy, Especially the Iraq War, Was the Dominant Campaign Issue.

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Bush Was Portrayed as a Decisive Leader, While Kerry Was Criticized as a "Flip-Flopper."

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Bush Won 50.7% of the Popular Vote and Secured 35 More Electoral Votes Than Kerry.

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Key Swing States Like Ohio, Iowa, and New Mexico Played a Crucial Role in Bush's Victory.

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Kerry Flipped New Hampshire, but It Wasn't Enough to Win the Election.

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