On
the Front Page: Papers from Tuesday, August 15
Coverage of Day
One -- August 14, 2000
DEMOCRACY
IN ACTION looked at the front pages of a nonscientific sample of major
dailies, most of which were available in the media area in Los Angeles.
["B" indicates "below the fold;" "O" indicates "on the fold;""Lead photo"
indicates the photo is the dominant photo at the top of the front page]
Headlines
Washington Post (Special
Edition)
Clinton Dominates Scene
in L.A.
Speech Rebuts GOP Criticism,
Praises Gore (Dan Balz)
2. Analysis: Taking Credit,
Passing It On to Gore (John F. Harris)
B1. Long Day Of Protest
Is Mostly Peaceful (Rene Sanchez)
B2. Lieberman Stirs Concern
Among Blacks (Thomas B. Edsall and Hamil R. Harris)
B3. For Women, a Crucial
Role Democratic Candidates May Help Regain Congress (Juliet
Eilperin)
New York Times (National
Edition)
Clinton, Opening Convention,
Says Gore Will Protect Legacy
Sharing the Credit
President Rebuts Bush, Saying Progress Was 'Matter of Choice' (Richard
L. Berke)
2. News Analysis: Political
Shadow Dancing (R.W. Apple Jr.)
USA Today
Clintons champion Gore
B. President and first lady
enjoy warm send off as protests flare (William M. Welch)
B2. A private person's moment
in public (Rick Hampson)
Los Angeles Times (L.A.
Edition)
Opening Night at Convention
is Clinton's Show
Politics: The president
steps into the limelight to recount his administration's accomplishments–and
to embrace Gore. Hillary Clinton credits teamwork of 'Bill and Al.'
(Mark Z. Barabak and Jame Gerstenzang)
2. Gore Still Lags on Leadership
Issue (Ronald Brownstein)
3. Police Forcefully Break
Up Melee… (Tina Daunt and Carla Rivera)
B. Vice President Crafting
Speech on 'Clear, Stark' Contrasts
Chicago Tribune
Clinton touts achievements,
vows 'we’re not going back' (John Diamond)
2. Analysis: President sounds
like a candidate (Michael Tackett)
B. History, hope bind Kennedys,
Democrats (Lisa Anderson)
Philadelphia Inquirer
Clinton Looks Back, Ahead
Says Gore is one to continue
policies (Jodi Enda)
2. Rendell rankles aides
to Gore But he is standing by his remarks on… (Peter
Nicholas)
Miami Herald
Proud Clinton: Gore's the
Man
Nation is More 'Hopeful,
Secure, Free' [on the fold] President points to U.S. prosperity,
says vice president can keep it going (From Herald Wire Services)
Dallas Morning News
Clinton lauds Gore for his
role in boom
President tries to pave
way for VP (Carl P. Leubsdorf)
2. They're in the money
(Paul Pringle)
Houston Chronicle
Clinton bids adieu, touts
achievements
Says America better off
after his two terms (Julie Mason)
B. Analysis: Swan song echoes
opener: It's the economy (R.G. Ratcliffe)
New York Post
Clinton to America: STAY
ON COURSE
2. Hillary's prime-time
pitch for Gore
San Diego Union Tribune
Clinton: 'Best is yet to
be'
B1. Praises Gore, touts
administration's feats (John Marelius)
B2. Analysis: President
sets political stage in hearty speech (George E. Condon Jr.)
Orange County Register
Clinton sells Gore as partner
in success (From Register news services)
Washington Times
Clintons take credit for
prosperity
Say Gore will be able to
continue good times (Frank J. Murray)
2. Hillary dons soft image,
touts family, education (Andrea Billups)
3. Police with batons clash
with protesters (Steve Miller)
B. Lieberman continues retreat
from moral high ground (Bill Sammon)
La Opinion (Los Angeles)
Emotive adios de Clinton
El Presidente defiende su
gestion y explica la importancia de elegir a Al Gore (Maribel Hastings)
Photos
Washington
Post (Special Edition)
(Lead
photo) Medium shot of the three Clintons on stage after his speech.
President Clinton is in the center, smiling, with his arms around Chelsea
and Hillary. Hillary is pointing (Rich Lipski).
B.
Two protesters atop chain link fence (Dudley M. Brooks).
New
York Times (National Edition)
(Lead
photo) Medium shot of President Clinton waving; in back of him is
the microphone, teleprompter screen and the color of the convention floor
(Ozier Muhammad)
B.
A delegate wearing a fancy hat (Associated Press)
USA
Today
Medium
shot of the three Clintons. President Clinton is in the center
and Hillary has one arm raised (Tim Dillon)
O.
Large head shot of Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg (Jim Bourg, Reuters)
Small
thumbnail head shots of John F. Kennedy (AP), Robert Kennedy (AP),
Edward Kennedy (AP) and John Kennedy Jr. (USA Today) run down the page.
Los
Angeles Times (L.A. Edition)
(Lead
photo) Medium wide shot of the three Clintons with delegates in
the background (Paul Morse)
Chicago
Tribune
(Lead
photo, O) Medium close up shot of President Clinton waving; in back
of him is the microphone, teleprompter screen and the color of the convention
floor (Nancy Stone)
Philadelphia
Inquirer
Medium
shot of President Clinton waving (Ron Edmonds/Associated Press)
Miami Herald
Medium shot of President
Clinton, both hands raised (Ron Edmonds/AP)
Dallas
Morning News
(Lead
photo) Medium shot of the three Clintons; President Clinton saluting
as Chelsea and Hillary look on (Irwin Thompson).
Houston
Chronicle
(Lead
photo, O) Medium shot of President Clinton, both hands stretched
outward (to quiet audience before speech); decorative stars on the podium
are in the background (Karen Warren)
New
York Post
Medium
close up shot of President Clinton saluting, the microphone in front
of him (Associated Press)
San
Diego Union Tribune
(Lead
photo) Medium close up of the three Clintons, all waving; several
heads are in the foreground and color from the convention floor is in the
background (Brad Graverson/Copley News Service)
B.
Delegate
cheering,
a couple of "Thank You, President Clinton" signs (Nancee E. Lewis)
Orange
County Register
Medium
shot of President Clinton giving a thumbs up during speech (Michael
Goulding)
B.
Demonstrators around a fire (Rick Bowmer/The Associated Press)
Washington
Times
(Lead
photo) Medium wide shot of President Clinton waving an American
flag and a screen with "Thank you, Mr. President!" in the frame as well
(Mary F. Calvert) [from NEA appearance].
B.
Police
and protesters in the street (Maya Alleruzzo)
La
Opinion (Los Angeles)
(Lead
photo, O) Medium close up shot of President Clinton delivering his
speech; very tight shot--could be almost any speech; shows none of the
convention color (Aurelia Ventura)
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