ABC: Led with drop in energy prices, transitioning into the energy debate on the trail, saying some of the attacks are "not really honest." Report called Obama's plan to cut the need for Mideast oil "bold, perhaps unrealistic." Noted his "shifts" on drilling and tapping the Strategic Oil Reserve, and said he's taken donations from the same industries he links with McCain. Tweaked Obama for claiming McCain wants to give massive giveaways to the oil companies, but defended Obama on "tire gauge" flap, saying tire inflation does make a difference. Aired more of Bill Clinton interview from Africa.
CBS: Led with high energy prices, transitioned into package on candidates' energy policies. Covered Obama's address in Michigan and McCain's appearance in Pennsylvania. Also outlined details of new Obama plan, noting "two major policy shifts" in considering offshore drilling and tapping the Strategic Oil Reserve. Mentioned gag tire gauges from the McCain campaign.
NBC: Led with Texas' heat/hurricane trouble. Then, mentioned falling oil prices, noted both candidates' energy talk. Said Obama was "refining a couple of key positions on oil supplies," noted his willingness to compromise on offshore drilling. Said McCain criticized Obama's opposition on nuclear power, adding he'll visit a nuclear power plant Tuesday.
