Vice presidential debate preparations
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2004
Information was compiled by staff of the Case Western Reserve University Archives, October 2008.
2004
On October 5, 2004, CWRU hosted the Vice Presidential debate. About 1,500 media representatives covered the debate, which was seen by approximately 64 million TV viewers. More than 300 volunteers participated. Panel discussions, protests, parody, and parties were among the events surrounding the debate.
Republican candidate Dick Cheney and Democratic candidate John Edwards with moderator Gwen Ifill.
CWRU played host to extensive media coverage of the debate.
Preparations for the debate began weeks ahead of October 5.
Van Horn Field was used as a staging area for media trucks.Ohio Popular Vote
National Popular Vote
Electoral Vote
George W. Bush (R)
2,859,768 (50.81%)
John F. Kerry (D)
2,741,167 (48.71%)
Michael Badnarik (Libertarian)
14,676 (0.26%)
Michael A. Peroutka (Constitution)
11,939 (0.21%)George W. Bush (R)
62,040,610 (50.73%)
John F. Kerry (D)
59,028,444 (48.27%)
Michael Badnarik (Libertarian)
397,265 (0.32%)
Michael A. Peroutka (Constitution)
143,630 (0.12%)George W. Bush (R)
286
John F. Kerry (D)
251Information was compiled by staff of the Case Western Reserve University Archives, October 2008.
