Reports from the campaign trail by Ed O'Keefe as he travels with Senator John Kerry as he runs for president.

Peter Jennings interviews Senator John Kerry about his background and his decision to run for President. Includes video.

Feature includes biography, photos, and commentary with ratings.

Seven-part examination of the life and record of Senator John F. Kerry, whose political roots in Massachusetts go back to the early 1970s. Includes photos, timeline and chat with journalist.

Complete video of the speech Senator John Kerry (D-MA) gave December 3rd, 2002 at the City Club of Cleveland, ostensibly about economic policy. Earlier in the week he had filed papers forming an exploratory committee for a likely 2004 presidential campaign.

Kerry said that Americans are concerned about "job security, income security, retirement security, health security, education security, physical, personal security and of course national security."

The editorial of The Economist, where the magazine reluctantly endorses Kerry.

Duncan Campbell. A Vietnam veteran and a former lawyer, John Kerry has emerged as one of the favourites in a crowded field. He was elected to the Senate in 1984 and is a senior member of the Senate foreign relations committee and was involved in the investigation into the Iran-contra affair which rocked the Reagan presidency.

Adam Nagourney, The New York Times. More than any of his prospective rivals so far, John Kerry has built his early campaign on the foundation of his foreign policy views and credentials, as well as on the domestic issues typically associated with Democrats.

A lifelong Republican and Vietnam vet gives the reasons why Kerry should be elected.

Investigates Bush's negative advertising, that by creating a false caricature of Kerry, it made Kerry appear to do well in debates and possibly make Bush's strategy and $100 million of ads backfire.

Audio of Robert Siegel's discussion with senator and presidential candidate John Kerry about Iraq and diplomacy, the federal budget deficit, and U.S. immigration policy.

Audio and transcript of Renee Montagne's interview with the Senator, with background by Political Editor Ken Rudin. Includes links to related NPR stories.

Kerry fights back against campaign allegations that he exaggerated his combat record in Vietnam, accusing President Bush of using a Republican front group "to do his dirty work" and challenging Bush to debate their wartime service records.

Jake Tapper. Can Senator John Kerry do in 2004 what his fellow liberal Al Gore couldn't do in 2000?

Notes the points that each candidate scored in the final presidential debate and concludes that overall Kerry won handily.

Looks at Kerry's voting record on defense and debunks several GOP charges, showing both Kerry and Cheney voted the same way on weapons programs.

Examines Kerry's voting record from his arrival in the Senate in 1985.

U.S. Sen. John Kerry, who is laying the groundwork for a possible White House campaign in 2004, is an early favorite among South Carolina Democratic leaders. South Carolina's 2004 Democratic presidential primary will be in February, the first contest in the South.

John Eisenhower, the son of President Dwight Eisenhower and a GOP member for over 50 years, explains why he is now leaving his party for good and will enthusiastically vote for Kerry.

Ongoing coverage of John Kerry's Presidential campaign includes news, commentary, profile, photos and quotes.

Article on Oprah Winfrey getting apathetic women to vote, or else risk someone else limiting their choices and future. From the San Francisco Chronicle.