Vanderbilt Television News Archive

(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Charleston, South Carolina: David Gregory) The White House strategy for more aggressive campaigning by President Bush in the wake of bad news about several issues and unrelenting attacks by the Democrats featured; poll results showing Senator John Kerry ahead of Bush cited; advisors’ concerns outlined. [In South Carolina, BUSH – says America did the right thing in Iraq.] [Political analyst Stuart ROTHENBERG†- says the Democrats are on the attack and the president is having to explain things.] Bush’s appearance on Sunday’s “Meet the Press” noted.

(Studio: Brian Williams) Kerry’s responses to questions about his stand on gay marriage noted. [In Portland, Maine, KERRY – says he has the same position as Vice President Dick Cheney.] Representative Richard Gephardt’s endorsement of Kerry noted.

(Detroit: Ron Allen) Howard Dean’s hope to win in Wisconsin to keep his candidacy alive featured; campaign scenes shown; statement from Dean’s Website asking for money quoted. [DEAN – says we intend to win in Wisconsin.] [Marquette University Dr. John McADAMS†- comments on Dean’s campaign in Wisconsin.] [Political analyst Charlie COOK†- comments on Dean’s aggressive campaign tactics.]