All three broadcasts led with landfall of Hurricane Dolly.
ABC: Five minutes in, covered Obama's "flurry of events" and meetings at "breakneck speed" in Israel. Aired taped Gibson interview with Obama about the trip followed by interview with McCain.
CBS: At five minutes in, covered the Obama trip to Israel. Described the visit as an attempt to "prove his friendship with Israel and woo voters back home;" focused on the electoral importance of Jewish voters. Briefly recapped McCain town hall in Pennsylvania.
NBC: Five minutes in, Andrea Mitchell covered Obama's visit in Israel. Said he sent a "powerful emotional message" by visiting families of victims of violence, "toughened his message on Iran" and "spent hours" with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Mentioned McCain "appeal to Jewish voters" at town hall in Pennsylvania. Chuck Todd broke down latest NBC News/WSJ poll. Mentioned highway being named after Tim Russert.
