Washington Monday Journal

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Mr. Russert discussed how NBC is coordinating its coverage of the 1996 presidential race. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Tyrell and Mr. Nelson discussed headlines from various papers across the country. Via telephone, Ms. Williams talked about her article in \f2Vanity Fair\fR. Via telephone, Mr. Benedetto talked about his article in \f2USA Today\fR. Mr. Purdum, and via remote link, Mr. Wyman discussed what it is like to go on a trip with the first lady and Chelsea. They also discussed the pictures taken by Mr. Wyman. Via remote link, Mr. Dean talked about Kansas politics and Senator Dole’s role in the state Republican party. Via remote link, Mr. Lacy discussed what the themes and issues of the Dole campaign will be. Via remote link, Mr. Thompson talked about his book \f2Bob Dole: The Republican’s Man For All Seasons\fR. Via remote link, Mr. Seib talked about Senator Dole. Via remote link, Mr. Ferguson talked about Senator Dole. close