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Decision 2012 / Palin / Republicans #998820

NBC Evening News for Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s bus shown parked in Jersey City, New Jersey.

(Philadelphia: Mike Taibbi) Palin’s One Nation bus tour examined; scenes shown of her visiting historic sites, on a motorcycle outside the Pentagon, in a coffee shop. [PALIN – says she doesn’t know if she is running for president.] [Palin supporter Maggie WALSH†- says she’s an important person for the conservative movement.] Her dinner tonight with Donald Trump noted.

(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Washington: Chuck Todd) The unsettled Republican field for the 2012 presidential election featured; scenes shown of former Senator Rick Santorum and Representative Michele Bachmann greeting voters; photos shown of other potential candidates and non-candidates; ad for Herman Cain shown. [PALIN – says competition breeds success.] [Former Governor Tim PAWLENTY – says he wants the field to be set.] [Former Governor Mitt ROMNEY – criticizes President Obama.] [BACHMANN – says she’ll be making her announcement in Iowa.] [Political analyst Stuart ROTHENBERG†- calls Romney a frail frontrunner.] [NBC political analyst Charlie COOK†- says there’s a huge vacuum.] The dinner for Iowa Republicans hosted by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie noted.

Reporter(s):
Williams, Brian;
Taibbi, Mike;
Todd, Chuck
Duration:
00:05:50

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