Vanderbilt Television News Archive

(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.

(Phoenix, Arizona: Carl Quintanilla) Tomorrow’s multi-state contest in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination featured; scenes shown from the campaign trail; poll results noted; details given about the importance of small blocs of voters, such as veterans. [In New Mexico, Senator John KERRY – campaigns.] [Former Clinton campaign strategist Bob GROSSFELD†- says if someone sweeps the table on Tuesday, it’s pretty much over.] [Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAULIFFE†- comments on all the candidates’ willingness to stay in the race.] [In Phoenix, Gen. Wesley CLARK – campaigns.] [Clark campaign worker Chris HERNANDEZ†- supports Clark.] [Veteran S/Sgt. Mike MEDAROS‡- supports Kerry.]

(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Howard Dean’s criticism of Kerry’s lobbyist contributions noted.

(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) A look at campaign contributions from special interest groups presented; details given about donations to the campaigns of Kerry, Clark & Senator John Edwards; photo shown of Kerry with Johnny Chung, who later pleaded guilty to making illegal contributions to former President Bill Clinton & Kerry. [KERRY, EDWARDS, DEAN – speak against special interests & lobbyists.] [Center for Public Integrity Charles LEWIS††- notes Dean campaign manager Roy Neel is a telecommunications lobbyist; states every candidate is up to their neck in special interests.] [KERRY – says no group has contributed to his campaign.] [DEAN – criticizes Kerry.]