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Coveted Swing Voters

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photoAfter the glitz and drama of the DNC is over, Kerry and Edwards still have a campaign to win. This week they have been surrounded by their party's faithful. But to win the election they will need to reach beyond the Democratic Party's traditional base. Many believe that this election will be decided by swing voters, and both the Democrats and Republicans are working hard to draw them in.

Tune in to hear about the role of swing voters in this year's hotly contested campaign, and the difference they'll make in November.

Guests:

Joshua Green, senior editor at The Atlantic Monthly and contributing editor at The Washington Monthly

Chuck Todd, editor in chief at The National Journal's Hotline

Bill Schneider, senior political analyst for CNN

Jack Beatty, On Point news analyst and senior editor at The Atlantic Monthly

Joan Kaeding, Wisconsin delegate

Alejandro Aviles, Arkansas delegate

Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, Florida delegate

Daniel Gray, Ohio delegate

This program aired on July 29, 2004.

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