MEDIA ADVISORY–CNN’s Carlson and Begala discuss influence of media on 2004 election

With Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry poised to win the Democratic presidential nomination-and polls showing his "electability" the chief factor in winning him a majority of votes-how should the Bush administration begin to mount its defense of the White House in November?

In an age of instant polling, Internet chatter and the 24-hour news cycle, what influence will the media have on the 2004 presidential election?

CNN Crossfire co-hosts Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala will explore these issues tonight during a Vanderbilt University address. The event begins at 7 p.m. in Langford Auditorium on the Vanderbilt campus.

Prior to their public lecture, Carlson and Begala will address the media at 6:30 p.m. in Light Hall, Room 300CA.

Carlson and Begala are co-hosts of the popular political debate program Crossfire, seen each weekday on CNN. Carlson provides commentary "from the right," as he squares off against Begala "from the left."

WHAT: Media availability with CNN political analysts Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala

WHERE: Light Hall, Room 300CA. Light Hall is directly adjacent to Langford Auditorium on the Vanderbilt campus.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Media contact: Kara Furlong, (615) 322-NEWS
Kara.c.furlong@vanderbilt.edu

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