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Thursday, September 4, 2003 at 10:00 AM EDT
…And They’re Off!
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A crowded field of Democratic hopefuls squares off at a debate tonight in Albuquerque. It’s a sluggish start so far. Two-thirds of American voters can’t name a single candidate without being prompted. On Point gets insiders’ views of the campaigns from Iowa and New Hampshire.

Guests:

Jake Schlesinger, political reporter The Wall Street Journal;
Martha Brant, National Correspondent and former White House Correspondent, “Newsweek” Magazine

David Yepsen, Political Editor, “The Des Moines Register”, has reported on campaigns since 1976

Kevin Landrigan, Political Reporter, “The Nashua Telegraph”

Jack Beatty, On Point News Analyst and Senior Editor, “The Atlantic Monthly”

 
 

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