ABC: Led program with Clinton's assault on Obama's foreign policy experience, framing it as latest in string of attempts to slow his momentum. Unflattering sequence laid out four different tones she's used in four days. Showed photo of Obama in African dress and brief Clinton response. Second report, a preview of Monday Nightline piece, painted mixed picture of Obama's record in the Illinois Senate. Brief mention of McCain comment about possibly losing over Iraq surge.
CBS: After one other story, political segment led with new CBS/NY Times poll. Then McCain's comment about losing over the surge, noting he later tried to take it back. Mention that Clinton has hit hard against Obama ever since her final debate comment was interpreted as a farewell. Showed photo of Obama in Africa, along with Clintons in similar garb. Clip of Tina Fey's pro-Clinton riff on “Saturday Night Live.”
NBC: Led with USA Today poll showing Clinton slip nationally, covered Clinton's three days of “furious attacks” against rival, said Obama “taking it all in stride.” Andrea Mitchell said tone change is to reassure donors she's not bowing out. Tim Russert weighed in on Democratic “sniping,” said Clinton needs a “single coherent message over the next week.” Issues series looked at each candidate's stance on economic policies.
