Meet the Press, NBC News NETWORK WINNER

Meet the Press host and NBC News Washington Bureau Chief Tim Russert conducted two hour-long live interviews with George W. Bush and Al Gore, exploring such issues as Social Security, the death penalty and national security. Russert was first journalist to query Bush in depth about his appearance at Bob Jones University. In addition, Russert had pointed and in-depth questions for Vice President Gore about his role in the 1996 fundraising scandal, the abortion issue and the Elian Gonzalez case. The judges praise Meet the Press for its extensive preparation, and the effective use of quotes to elicit more specific responses aimed at holding the candidates more accountable. Watch a clip of the winning footage.