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Would-be presidents
make news at
Newseum
By Ann Marie Watson
WASHINGTON — Every day, the Newseum plays host to news — whether it's
news-as-history, represented by its collection of artifacts and historic
newspapers, or breaking news, shown live on one of the interactive museum’s
state-of-the-art media screens. On two recent days, the Newseum played host to
two prominent newsmakers — presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama.
On April 20, Sen. McCain, R-Ariz., kicked off the inaugural Newseum broadcast
of ABC News’s “This Week” with an interview on his presidential campaign. A few
weeks later, on May 8, Sen. Obama, D-Ill., sat down in the same studio with NBC
anchor Brian Williams for an interview on the Democratic primaries.
Obama’s comments focused largely on the status of the race for his party’s
nomination, which remains in question as both he and New York Sen. Hillary
Clinton continue to trade victories in primary elections. Two days earlier,
Obama had scored a decisive victory in North Carolina but came up short in
Indiana; despite the loss, political analysis of those primaries gave victory
and momentum to Obama. May 7, 2008 Today's Front Pages
Analysis
Asked outright by Williams if he was the presumtive nominee for the
Democrats, Obama replied, “Not yet.”
However, when asked if he planned to declare victory on May 20, after the
Kentucky and Oregon primaries, the senator was more explicit. “If at that point
we have a majority of pledged delegates … I think we can make a strong claim
that we’ve got the most, it’s the 9th inning, and we’ve won.”
Free from having to battle anyone in his own party for the nomination, McCain
spent much of his airtime with “This Week” host George Stephanopoulos outlining
his platform, delving into some of this election year’s hottest topics: the
economy, health care and the war in Iraq.
He also responded to Stephanopoulos’ questions about a front-page story in
that day’s Washington Post in which former colleagues and associates
expressed concerns about McCain’s ability to control his temper.
“I feel passionately about issues,” McCain said. He cited the investigation
of and scandal surrounding former lobbyist Jack Abramoff as an example of an
issue that moved him, adding, “The American people are angry, too. They want
change, they want action, and they’re fed up.”
The Newseum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For admission and rates,
visit newseum.org .
Ann Marie Watson is the publications editor
for the Newseum.
Every day, newseum.org features more than 400
newspaper front pages from around the world. Click here for links to the newspapers that
participate. For an archive of past recaps, visit the Today’s Front Pages
Archive here.
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Tragedy strikes on anniversary of mosque bombing
Iraqi cameraman Alaa Abdul-Karim Al-Fartoosi was traveling to Samarra to cover the anniversary of the bombing of a revered mosque when a roadside bomb ripped through his car, killing him and the driver, and injuring two accompanying journalists. The television station Al-Fartoosi worked for is owned by a Shi’ite political party.
'08 Chips Quinn Scholars
report from the Newseum
The 15-student strong Chips Quinn spring class was joined by three students from the summer class for a 4-day orientation at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The orientation included in-class discussion, a tour of the Newseum and seminars from staff and experienced professionals. See photos and read the scholars’ thoughts on orientation and their upcoming internship at the Spring 2008 Blog.
New class in '08
springs into action
The Chips Quinn Scholars program is ramping up for its spring class welcoming 18 students to Washington, D.C. The program will commence with four days of orientation at the Newseum located at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. The spring class will be the first to walk the halls of the new building.
Taking the good with bad
and turning it into gold
After an internship at The News Journal in Wilmington, Del.,
Sonia Dasgupta shares 10
lessons she learned from writing
for a major publication. Dasgupta was a Summer 2007 Chips
Quinn Scholar.
Balancing sensitivity with thorough reporting
Career coach Mary Ann Hogan replies to a Scholar’s concerns of interviewing families of victims. The best reporters, Hogan says, cover events thoroughly and accurately
"while also being sensitive and respectful.”
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