CBS Evening News for
Wednesday, Nov 06, 2002

(Studio: Bob Schieffer) The Republican victories featured; details given about the impact of President Bush’s popularity on the outcome of the elections; scenes shown of Republican winners celebrating. [On “The Early Show,” Senator Tom DASCHLE†- says people were concerned about the issues Bush emphasized.] [Senator William FRIST†- says we had the right message because of the president.] [Representative Harold FORD†- comments on Gephardt’s resignation.] [Senator Trent LOTT†- comments on his replacing Daschle as majority leader.] Speculation about Frist becoming a running mate for Bush in the next election noted.

(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.

(White House: John Roberts) Bush’s agenda for the new Republican-controlled Congress examined; details given about Bush’s priorities: homeland security, the economy, job stimulation via a terrorism insurance bill, permanent tax cuts, an energy bill, prescription drugs, Social Security and judicial nominations. [LOTT – says we’re ready to go to work.] [Monday, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, BUSH – comments on a tax cut plan.] [Former Reagan associate deputy attorney general Bruce FEIN†- says this is the most important time since the election of President Ronald Reagan.]

(Studio: Dan Rather) The outcome of the gubernatorial races noted.

(Atlanta: Mark Strassmann) The Republican blowout in Georgia with victories in the US Senate and state senate races and the election of Sonny Perdue† as governor featured. [PERDUE – says “we’re free at last.”] [Georgia Democrat Christopher ALLEN†, political scientist Merle BLACK†- comments on the losses for Democrats.] [Georgia Republican Party chairman Ralph REED†- says Bush’s visits helped them win.]

(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.

(New York: Jim Axelrod) Issues that mattered to voters in this election examined; CBS News poll on the economy cited; details given about voting trends in midterm elections. [VOTER – comments.] [“The Hotline” executive publisher Craig CRAWFORD†, Democratic political consultant Hank SCHEINKOPF†- comment on Democrats’ lack of a focus of their own.] [CBS News analyst Linda DIVALL†- comments on the Republican effort to turn out the vote.]