Some 2,500 delegates descended upon New York City this week for the Republican National Convention.
Pre-convention polls showed the race to be evenly split, as Democratic challenger John Kerry has lost some of the steam garnered in Boston a month ago. Candidates traditionally enjoy a bounce in popularity immediately following conventions. A Time magazine poll suggests that Bush has gained ground on Kerry on the economy and Iraq.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 3, 2004. Read the original PDF.