Línea Abierta; Los Angeles Simulcast. Presidential Debate
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President Bush and Sen. John Kerry faced off in the first direct encounter of this wartime election campaign. The debate focused on the war in Iraq. Kerry called the war “a colossal error of judgment” while Bush said the invasion of Iraq was to protect the nation from terrorism. Representatives from both campaigns discussed the debate. Guests: Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Ballart, Republican, Florida; Congressman Bob Menendez, Democrat, New Jersey. YOUTH VOTE. Seeking to galvanize young Latino voters, civic groups in California are launching an educational campaign entitled “Victor Lopez for President.” Who is Victor Lopez and why is he running for president? The campaign organizer joined this program to give details. Guest: Mario Velázquez, Executive director, Fuerza Latina, Los Angeles. Disclaimer: The following description was created before the live broadcast aired and thus may not accurately reflect the content of the actual broadcast.