ABC: Led with cyclone disaster. Next, report on Clinton "racing" through the next primary states, clip of Bill Clinton saying "she can still win." Included clip of Clinton's "white Americans" interview with USA Today. Report on "what looked like a victory lap" in DC by Obama, excerpt from NBC interview. Stephanopoulos said Mass. Gov. Patrick and Melissa Etheridge will announce 50-state registration drive on Saturday, and said Obama campaign now discourages surrogates from debating with the Clinton team.
CBS: Led with cyclone, including clip of McCain interview with Couric calling on China to intervene. More of interview with McCain and his mother to air Friday. Report said Clinton is not seeking a spot on an Obama ticket, played USA Today clip. Joe Trippi said if campaign now focuses on race, superdelegates will quickly "shut it down" and back Obama.
NBC: Led with lengthy segment on Williams' interview with Obama. Focused on him saying he's not the nominee yet but will be if Clinton drops out or he finishes with the lead. Reacted to TIME's cover joking that he didn't want to jinx himself. Said his eating, drinking and dressing habits have nothing to do with his leadership skills. Added Clinton is qualified to be president and/or Veep. Then, package noted Clinton's trek across three states, said her central argument is Obama can't win in November.
