Midwest Primaries

NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports that tomorrow's four Midwest presidential primaries are more important for what they say about Sen. Bob Dole's prospects in the November elections than for their actual importance in the Republican nominating race. Dole is considered far ahead of his only remaining GOP opponent, commentator Pat Buchanan, in the Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio contests. All four states could prove crucial to who wins in November.(4:00) 2. WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? — NPR's Kathy Schalch reports that presidential candidates have a lot more to spend their money on than expensive television advertising, which often gets the most attention. They spend the bulk of their funds on staff and travel, and direct-mail solicitations to help them raise even more money. This year is already the most expensive campaign in history, but experts aren't sure just what all that spending is getting in return.