NBC Evening News for Wednesday, Feb 18, 2004
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Democratic candidate Howard Dean’s withdrawal from the presidential race noted.
(Burlington, Vermont: Ron Allen) The rise & fall of Dean’s campaign featured; details given about Dean’s impact on the overall race. [Today, DEAN – says he is no longer actively pursuing the presidency.] [Pew Research Center political analyst Andrew KOHUT- says Dean was able to communicate his message of “let’s stand up to President Bush.”] [In Iowa, DEAN – screams.] [University of Vermont Professor Garrison NELSON- wonders about Dean’s supporters in future politics.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(New York: Kelly O’Donnell) Senator John Edwards’ campaign following his second-place finish in the Wisconsin primary featured; map shown of states with March 2 primaries. [Democratic consultant Jenny BACKUS- comments on targeting former Dean supporters.] [EDWARDS – says the choice is down to Senator {John} Kerry and him; stresses his difference from Kerry.] [“The Hotline” newsletter editor Chuck TODD- comments on Kerry’s commanding lead.]
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