ABC: Led with investigation into anthrax attacks. About eight minutes in, light-hearted report on the “subtle shadow campaign” for the vice presidency. Featured Bayh and Obama in Indiana, mentioned other potential veeps. Displayed shot of 9 cable TV screens featuring Romney, also mentioned Pawlenty's haircut and Crist's marriage plans. Dan Quayle said people who campaign for the office generally don't receive it.
CBS: Led with new CBS News poll (Obama 45, McCain 39), transitioned into package on day's campaign news. Reported McCain was "increasingly on offense" and Obama was "more and more on defense." Covered McCain visit with Marshall football team and tour of a cabinet factory. Showed clips from new celebrity ad and Paris Hilton response, as well as highlights from Obama energy speech in Indiana.
NBC: Led with continued investigation into anthrax attacks. No '08 presidential campaign news.
