ABC: Gibson anchored from Israel, recapped Obama's day in Jordan and Israel and looked at his "incredibly packed" Wednesday. Also recapped McCain's New Hampshire town hall, said the campaign's frustration at Obama's media coverage "seemed to boil over" as it released Web video with "seemingly fawning remarks" from TV journalists. Sample of Israelis and Palestinians expressed skepticism the next president can resolve their long dispute, though some held out hope.
CBS: Led with Couric's interviews with Obama in Jordan and McCain in New Hampshire by satellite. Later, package on the difference in press coverage the candidates are receiving, including 200 journalists seeking to cover Obama's trip and two waiting for McCain's arrival in New Hampshire Monday. Played clip of McCain Web video spoofing perceived pro-Obama bias in the press.
NBC: Led with Hurricane Dolly. Six minutes in mentioned Bush caught on camera about Wall Street getting "drunk." Turned to Obama's Mideast trip. Said he stuck to his guns despite warnings from those on the ground about his withdrawal plan, also didn't budge on the surge. Covered McCain, said he suggested Obama is "not only wrong but calculated" on Iraq. Highlighted reports U.S. commanders say sending more troops to Afghanistan is a "top priority."
