ABC: After report on Midwestern flooding, a look at Obama mired in the race issue. News that Clinton team seems to be warning superdelegates about potential danger to Obama posed by Rev. Wright, included suspension of McCain aide for promoting Obama/Wright video on his Web site. Mentioned Obama's "typical white person" remark in radio interview and subsequent explanation that he was referring to white people of her generation. Next, a package on McCain's international trip, including his flub over Iranian extremist groups and retort citing an Obama misstatement about "the president of Canada."
CBS: Political block led with suspension of McCain aide for forwarding Wright video, then report on the dilemma facing superdelegates this year. Concluded that many believe in such a strong Democratic year, "it shouldn't be this hard."
NBC: Led with Midwest flooding, then turned to economy. Noted Clinton's $30 billion economic plan, Obama tying Iraq war to economic woes. “Doing the math” package said Clinton is trailing by 700,000 in popular vote, 150 in elected delegates and holds narrow lead on supers. Highlighted Clintons reportedly courting supers using Wright controversy, but said math shows Obama is “tough for Clinton to beat.” McCain package detailed his economic stances, added he plans to give more detailed economic proposals, big speech within next few weeks.
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