Bush pledges
hope, resolve

President George W. Bush accepted his party's nomination for a second term last night, declaring that the nation has reached a "time for hope" but that the military must remain on the offensive to prevail in the fight against terrorism. (By and Rick Klein, Boston Globe)

 President strikes with a hard message

And now, ad campaigns

The chess game of television advertising buying has begun in earnest, with both major presidential candidates making significant purchases for air time right after the Republican convention. (By Brian C. Mooney, Boston Globe)

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 For local businesses, not much of a boost

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 Miller objects to 'Hardball' questioner