Election Line dispatch: Tensions high in Exeter
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CNN anchor Judy Woodruff
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From Judy Woodruff, CNN anchor:
(CNN) --The CNN Election Express rolled into historic Exeter -- home of the prominent preparatory school, Phillips Exeter Academy, and one of the towns the Democratic candidates are passing through as they battle to win Tuesday's primary.
With a crucial debate on tap tonight and with the Democratic race turned upside down since Iowa, tensions in all the Democratic camps could not be higher.
But stakes are probably the highest for former Gov. Howard Dean after his third place finish in Iowa -- only made worse by an aggressive speech that even his supporters say damaged his candidacy.
Tonight's debate and a rare interview with Dean and his wife -- who has avoided the campaign trail -- could well decide how permanent the damage is. A top Dean strategist told me Dean is facing the most important six hours of his political life.
From Dale Fountain, CNN Election Express bus driver:
Posted: 1:33 PM ET
(CNN) -- Crew call: 5 a.m. Temperature: 8 degrees. Today's Express location: Exeter, New Hampshire.
It's a pretty day here in the town of Exeter. It should get up to a balmy 20 degrees later in the day.
Dale Fountain, CNN Election Express bus driver
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This morning, some communication class students from the Philips Exeter Academy toured the bus. They got a firsthand look at how we put the news together out here on the Election Express. They seemed pretty impressed by our editing and satellite equipment.
I enjoy this gig and I think it's great being on the inside. It's not just a routine bus ride for me. I enjoy being behind the scenes and seeing how everything is put together.
Today's TV lingo: "Live shot." This is when a correspondent reports live from a location outside of the news studio. We're doing numerous live shots today for various CNN programs.
