THE THIRD NIGHT: AUGUST 2, 2000

The NewsHour Coverage

Newsmaker: Dick Cheney
Jim Lehrer interviews the GOP's vice presidential candidate.

Minority Outreach
A look at the Republican Party's outreach to minorities.

The Cheney Candidacy
Historians discuss Dick Cheney's candidacy.

The 1st Hour of Convention Coverage

RNC Chairman Jim Nicholson
The GOP chairman discusses fundraising efforts at this year's convention.

The Conservative Question
Two colleagues assess the conservative voting record of Congressman Dick Cheney.

The New Economy
Two cyber-entrepreneurs discuss opportunities in the computer economy.

The 2nd Hour of Convention Coverage

Senator Bob Dole
The 1996 nominee discusses the need for party unity.

The Roll Call Total
The states vote to nominate George W. Bush as the GOP presidential nominee.

The Role of the VP: Discussion
Presidential observers discuss past vice presidential nominations.

The Final Hour of Convention Coverage

Dick Cheney's Speech: Part I
The vice presidential nominee on his political history and education and fiscal policies.

Dick Cheney's Speech: Part II
Dick Cheney calls for an end to the Clinton/Gore years and a renewed national security.

Dick Cheney's Speech: Part III
Cheney calls for a new era in American leadership.

Assessing Cheney's Speech
NewsHour analysts react to the vice presidential candidate's acceptance speech.