Vanderbilt Television News Archive

(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.

(Columbus, Ohio: Byron Pitts) The Wisconsin primary reviewed; details given of the withdrawal of Howard Dean, resulting in a 2-man race between Senators John Kerry & John Edwards. [In Burlington, Vermont, DEAN – says he is no longer actively pursuing the presidency.] [From “The Early Show,” EDWARDS – says voters deserve to know those differences {between him & Kerry.}] [KERRY – responds to Edwards’ critique of his Senate voting record on trade.] [Former Gore campaign chairman Tony COELHO†- comments on keeping the Democratic Party in the news.]

(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.

(New York: Jim Axelrod) Edwards’ strategy to come from behind and beat Kerry for the nomination featured; campaign ad shown; scenes shown from the campaign trail. [Democratic consultant Dane STROTHER†- comments on Edwards’ charisma.] [Democratic strategist Bill CARRICK†- comments on the change to campaigning in many states at once in preparation for Super Tuesday.] [Democratic pollster Mark PENN†- comments on the race.]

(Studio: Dan Rather) Statistics on job losses and the administration’s predictions for job creation cited.

(White House: John Roberts) More problems involving President Bush’s credibility & leadership affecting his re-election campaign featured; details given about the turnaround in the administration’s forecast for new jobs; statement from Treasury Secretary John Snow quoted; economic advisor Gregory Mankiw†’s declaration about sending jobs overseas noted. [BUSH – says he is mindful there are people looking for work.] [KERRY – criticizes the administration’s contradictions of its economic policies.] [BUSH – comments on the gay marriage issue.]