2004 presidential election in the United States
GPTKB entity
Statements (75)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:election
|
| gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:Swift_Boat_Veterans_for_Truth
527 groups |
| gptkbp:congressional_seats |
Republicans maintained control
Democrats maintained minority status |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Impact on domestic policy
Impact on U. S. foreign policy |
| gptkbp:controversy |
Voting irregularities
Exit polls discrepancies |
| gptkbp:demographics |
Increasing diversity in urban areas
Older voters leaned towards Bush Predominantly white electorate Rural voters leaned towards Bush Suburban voters played a key role Women voters favored Kerry Younger voters leaned towards Kerry |
| gptkbp:election |
251
286 Impact on future elections Indicate close race Debate over electoral integrity Kerry's concession speech Bush's inauguration Debate over voter suppression Bush's inauguration on January 20, 2005 Debate over campaign financing |
| gptkbp:held_on |
November 2, 2004
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:War_on_Terror
gptkb:Economic_recovery Post-9/11 America |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Set stage for future elections
Increased polarization in U. S. politics Strengthened Democratic opposition Strengthened Republican base |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influence on 2008 election
Part of the War on Terror narrative |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2004 presidential election in the United States
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_voter_demographics |
Increased turnout among minority voters
Increased turnout among young voters |
| gptkbp:international_response |
Mixed reactions globally
Mixed reactions from global leaders Criticism from others Support from some allies Concerns over U. S. foreign policy direction |
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
Three presidential debates
|
| gptkbp:issues |
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:terrorism gptkb:Social_Services gptkb:economy Health care |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Increased political engagement
Impact on domestic policy Influence on U. S. foreign policy Long-term effects on the Democratic Party Long-term effects on the Republican Party Partisan divisions in the electorate |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
Political advertisements Debate analysis |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Hawaii
gptkb:Minnesota |
| gptkbp:notable_nominees |
gptkb:George_W._Bush
gptkb:John_Kerry |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Bush received 50.5% of the popular vote
Kerry received 48.0% of the popular vote |
| gptkbp:result |
George W. Bush won
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Second term for George W. Bush
|
| gptkbp:state |
gptkb:Florida
gptkb:Ohio gptkb:Pennsylvania gptkb:Wisconsin gptkb:Iowa |
| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
60.7%
|
| gptkbp:voting_method |
Electronic voting machines
Paper ballots |