In the final days leading up to the Iowa precinct caucuses on Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, this page will highlight Internet links on what national and international media are saying about candidates and the Iowa process.

 

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January 25, 2000

 

Bush, Gore score big victories in Iowa caucuses;
see how national media interpret results

The New York Times offers 10 stories related to the outcome
Ron Brownstein of the Los Angeles Times notes broad support for Bush, Gore
USA Today reports on why Iowans "voted the way the did"
The Washington Post says winners coast to victory
Dallas Morning News reports "Iowa lines up for Bush, Gore"

See Des Moines Register for caucus results and other interpretations

 

 

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Monday, January 24: Caucus Day

The Morning Reports

The Washington Post reports "Gore, Bush Seek Big Wins in Iowa"
The New York Times notes the major media role in the Iowa process
"White House Rivals Hope to Pass Iowa Test," says the Los Angeles Times

 

Sunday, January 23

 

BIG NEWS in the Des Moines Register. Gore and Bush lead
in the latest Iowa Poll; Register endorses Bradley and Bush

The British Broadcasting Company provides an international caucus perspective

The New York Times reports Iowa is ready for the "real thing"
"Clock Ticks Down to Caucuses," reports ABCNews

 

Saturday, January 22

An analysis in The Washington Post says "Bradley Bows to Politics"
Los Angeles Times reports Iowa union voters are pressured to go with Gore
CNN/ALL POLITICS notes "Candidates in final push before Monday's Iowa caucus"
Dallas Morning News reports struggles of 3 GOP "underdogs" to stay in contest
Ann Compton of ABCNews reports on the dispute over abortion among GOP candidates

Visit C-SPAN for information on its programming during the Iowa caucus period;
visit the site to hook up with an online discussion board this morning with students who have developed CyberCaucus2000

 

Friday, January 21

In a Mount Pleasant, Iowa, dateline, The Washington Post reports Bradley confirmation of more irregular heartbeats
Late city final edition of the New York Post uses page one photo, headline on Bradley confirmation
The New York Times says: "Aides Fear That Bradley Let Iowa Momentum Slip Away"

 

Thursday, January 20

America's foremost political reporter David S. Broder of The Washington Post looks at the "tech" impact on the campaign
The New York Times reports on a McCain-Bush fight over details of a tax cut plan

 

Wednesday, January 19

In The Washington Post, Kevin Merida reports on "George W. Bush: Is He or Isn't He Smart Enough?"
Richard L. Berke of The New York Times assesses the influence of the TV debates in campaign 2000
Los Angeles Times reports on Iowans' participation in the caucuses: "Many Follow, Few Participate"

 

Tuesday, January 18

Major news coverage centered around the final Iowa debate between Bradley and Gore:

MSNBC reports "Bradley challenges Gore on profiling"
New York Times notes "Gore and Bradley Duel Over Racial Profiling"

Who's ahead as the races in Iowa enter their final week?

The latest poll by the Los Angeles Times says Bush, Gore "hold edge" in Iowa

What about New Hampshire?

Washington Post-ABC News poll shows New Hampshire primary races "up for grabs"

 

Monday, January 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Washington Post, in a page 1 story, says "In Iowa, Poverty and Hope Persist"
The New York Times notes Gore's strong union support in the Iowa caucuses
Both Time magazine and Newsweek feature major articles about George W. Bush in this week's issues

Los Angeles Times covers Bradley's stand on racial questions, notes Bradley-Gore debate in Iowa on the subject

Des Moines Register continues it comprehensive coverage of caucus activities; see its local news area for details

 

Sunday, January 16

Check out the media interpretations of Saturday's Des Moines Register debate:

Dallas Morning News says little new ground was broken among GOP candidates
The New York Times reports McCain "leads the way" in attacks on George W. Bush
See The Times for a complete text of debate
Chicago Tribune notes gentle tone of final Iowa debate prior to the caucuses

See the Boston Globe's political endorsements in the New Hampshire primary:

Boston Globe backs Gore and McCain

 

Saturday, January 15

Take a look at three different reports from across the nation on Bill Bradley's campaign in Iowa:

Columnist David Shribman in the Boston Globe on Bradley's "last-minute sprint," datelined Indianola, Iowa
Los Angeles Times reports about Bradley going on the attack
The New York Times provides perspective on Bradley's appeal

TV debate, commercials are on the Saturday slate:

CNN/ALL POLITICS previews Saturday's GOP debate sponsored by Des Moines Register
Dallas Morning News reports on Bush, McCain TV commercials on federal budget surplus