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Up Close, Personal
Photos from George Butler's ongoing portfolio
Inner Circle
Kerry's advisors
Defining Moments
The events that shape John Kerry
Heartland Stars
Four women who are rising stars among the Democrats

Inside the Mind of John Kerry
The Democratic candidate deals in shades of gray, which means reaching a decision can be a long and winding road
Kerry vs. Bush
Crunching the numbers from the latest TIME poll
Inside the Inner Circles
Meet the ever-expanding group of advisors who make up the Kerry brain trust
The Not So Favorite Son
How John Kerry learned the language of politics in Massachusetts-and how his home state learned to accept, if not love, John Kerry
"Everybody Has Their Burden"
The Democratic candidates wives talk to TIME about life on the campaign trail
TIME Poll Results
A new survey says the election is mostly a referendum on President Bush

The Contenders
How Kerry's choice changes the campaign
[7/19/2004]
What Kind of President Would John Kerry Be?
An in-depth look at his record
[2/9/2004]
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