On March 10, 2004, Bush officially clinched the number of delegates needed to be nominated at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City. Bush accepted the nomination on September 2, 2004, and selected Vice President Dick Cheney as his running mate. (In New York, the ticket was also on the ballot as candidates of the Conservative Party of New York State.) During the convention and throughout the campaign, Bush focused on two themes: defending America against terrorism and building an ownership society. The ownership society included allowing people to invest some of their Social Security in the stock market, increasing home and stock ownership, and encouraging more people to buy their own health insurance. COUNT 5
QSN1 By what date did Bush obtain the number of votes required to become the 2004 Republican nominee? ANS1 March 10, 2004 QSN2 When did Bush accept the Republican nomination? ANS2 September 2, 2004 QSN3 Whom did Bush want to stand beside him as Vice President? ANS3 Dick Cheney QSN4 Which two topics did Bush remain steadfast on, during his campaign? ANS4 terrorism and building an ownership society QSN5 In New York State, which party was the Bush/Cheney duo candidates of? ANS5 Conservative Party