By: Joe Strupp USA Today is joining ABC News in what both are calling "an unprecedented news project" that will file reports on the presidential election from each of the 50 states.
Beginning Sept. 15, the news outlets will provide a daily report from a different state during the 50 days leading up to the presidential election.
"'ABC News? anchors and correspondents and USA Today?s reporters and photographers will report on one state each day in the run-up to the historic vote on Nov. 4," a joint release stated. "The stories will focus on issues facing voters in their respective states. Every ABC News platform will contribute to '50 States, 50 Days,' including major road trips on 'Good Morning America,' 'World News with Charles Gibson,' and 'Nightline.' USA TODAY will cover seven states a week in the newspaper, with two states being featured on Monday?s and Friday?s. ABCNEWS.com and USATODAY.com will share news content and produce complementary interactive features."
?As we approach this watershed election, ABC News and USA TODAY will go to every corner of this great country to report on the hopes and concerns of Americans as they prepare to cast their votes,? David Westin, ABC News president, said in a statement. ?Having worked on many successful joint editorial projects over the years with USA TODAY, we could not be more pleased to partner once again with them.?
Ken Paulson, editor and senior vice president of news for USA TODAY, added in a statement: ?USA TODAY strives daily to reflect and respect the lives of Americans throughout the nation. That?s why this partnership with ABC News is such a great fit. It provides important perspective on what matters most as we approach this pivotal election.?
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