| Politicians | Citizens | Interest Groups | Other/N.A. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Network News | 83% | 10% | 4% | 2% |
| Network AM News | 87% | 8% | 2% | 3% |
| Network PM News | 79% | 12% | 7% | 1% |
Roughly eight out of ten news stories about the presidential candidates during the primaries in 2000 focused on things that affected politicians rather than citizens.