All three "major" networks LOL announced this week that they will not cover the opening night of the RNC during prime time...
Oddly enough they will cover ALL nights of the Democratic Convention in prime time.
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All three "major" networks LOL announced this week that they will not cover the opening night of the RNC during prime time...
Oddly enough they will cover ALL nights of the Democratic Convention in prime time.
Who are those? MSNBC and?
Nbc, abc, cbs
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...434505042.htmlQuote:
Because of the expanded online audience, networks are investing more in their live Web streams, having anchors including ABC's Diane Sawyer and NBC's Brian Williams participate in them, and boosting production values to a level that Mr. Burstein says will be indistinguishable from prime-time TV.
http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/i...0819180603.jpg"We're back to doing gavel-to-gavel," he said, referring to the old days when network anchors provided exhaustive coverage of conventions.
"We're just not doing it on television."
Still, prime-time TV coverage remains of paramount importance to convention organizers because of the big audiences that still flock to broadcast networks.
Although not all schedules are set, the networks are expected to cover both parties' gatherings for the equivalent of just one hour a night in prime time—the same as four years ago but down from about two hours a night in the 1990s.
The total hours broadcast this year may be reduced, however, because the Democratic convention is only three days long and, to maintain balance, at least some of the networks are expected to reduce their coverage of the Republican convention.
More broadly, the hours devoted to TV coverage reflect a long-standing struggle at the networks to balance their public-service responsibilities with the increasingly scripted and news-free nature of the conventions—not to mention their news divisions' tightening budgets and the proliferation of cable channels and alternative news sources also covering the conventions.
maybe TV's just not as important anymore
is one convention longer than the other, CC?
you can sense the excitement on fox news ..the anticipation for next week's convention is almost unbearable!!!!
Did the Dems were originally scheduled to be 4 days as well but cut it to 3 because of budget reasons? yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winehole23
So it's "fair and balanced" not to cover (and also offer real time competition) to the RNC opening night?
thanks... CNN will show the GOP convention?Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmicCowboy
giving equal coverage quantitatively would seem to serve fairness. wrt covering both opening nights would there be some more equitable way to arrange it?Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmicCowboy
is really so crucial to televise the both opening nights on the major networks when cable and streaming media are covering both conventions gavel to gavel? seems like you're reaching a bit here, CC . . .
Fox-Approved Convention Theme Contradicted By Publicly Financed Site
The Republican Party's convention site is creating an awkward reality at odds with the conservative media mythology that is at the center of the convention's theme.
In recent days, Fox News has praised Republicans for adopting "We Built It" as a theme for its upcoming convention. "We Built It" is based on the Fox-fueled distortion of President Obama's remarks tying the success of businesses to "this unbelievable American System" that includes government spending on infrastructure and education.
However, the selection of the Republican convention site actually proves President Obama's point about the role of government assistance. The construction of the Tampa Bay Times Forum was majority financed by the public; the arena is owned by local government; and the Republican convention has received tens of millions in government funds to help with costs and security.
Republican Convention Site: Publicly Financed, Publicly Owned
Republicans will host their 2012 convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, an indoor arena that is publicly owned and whose construction was majority financed by the public.
The Forum was built in 1996 by the Tampa Bay Sports Authority, which was created as a public agency in 1965 for the purpose of "planning, developing and maintaining a comprehensive complex of sports and recreational facilities" in the area. According to the Authority's 2011 financial statements, the Forum is actually owned by Hillsborough County, which then leases it back to the Authority. This step was taken specifically to avoid the inclusion of the arena on the county's tax rolls.
Reports on the actual cost of construction are inconsistent, ranging from $139 million to $162 million [Tampa Tribune, 8/17/97, via Nexis]. But the Forum was reportedly majority-financed using more than $80 million in city and county bonds backed in part by taxes, with additional funding from the Tampa Bay Lightning professional hockey team.
The St. Petersburg Times reported on January 8, 1996 (via Nexis): "Financing for the arena was completed in August with the closing in New York on seven bond issues. Sales taxes, tourist development taxes, and ticket surcharges will be used to repay the bonds. Permanent financing includes $84 million in bonds backed by the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County, and another $60 million worth backed by the Lightning."
The Forum recently underwent a $40 million dollar renovation, which was privately funded by Lightning owner Jeff Vinik. According to the Forum's website, "No financial burden was placed on the community." In January 2011, the Lightning ownership reportedly sought "to get reimbursed for much of the work with tourist taxes," following up on a 2006 deal in which the county pledged to repay the Lightning ownership up to $35 million for those improvements. The Tampa Bay Times reported later that year that "Vinik said he has no immediate plans to ask Hillsborough County to reimburse him, not even in part, for the $40 million renovation to the St. Pete Times Forum he is financing."
Government Spending Has Helped Republican Convention
Presidential Election Campaign Fund. According to the Federal Election Commission, both Republicans and Democrats received public grants of $18,248,300 through the Presidential Election Campaign Fund for their 2012 conventions. The fund is financed by approximately 33 million taxpayers who direct $3 to the fund on their federal income tax return. In June, the U.S. Senate voted 95-4 to eliminate funds for future conventions.
Security Grants. The host sites have received $50 million each in federal grants for convention security. The Tampa grant money is reportedly being spent on "paying for extra police, technology, vehicles, uniforms and gear."
Local Project Spending. The Associated Press reported that in preparation for the Republican convention the city of Tampa is "spending $2.7 million in beautification projects, mostly landscaping around the gateways leading into downtown. New trees, shrubs and flowers are sprouting up everywhere, including Florida's signature tropical symbol, the palm tree. Even St. Petersburg -- located across Tampa Bay -- put up a new sign with the city's name along an interstate."
The Tampa Tribune additionally reported that in the "months leading up to the Republican National Convention, beautification and improvement projects popped up throughout Tampa. Some involved major road redesigns; others were as simple as installing new signs or filling in an eyesore of a fountain."
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2012/08...ed-by-p/189507
Repugs gonna pound on their "You Didn't Build That" LIE.
Couldn't they have found a privately owned arena, like the one that taxpayers built for TX Rangers then it was handed to investors, including dubya who cleared $17M? :lol
‘Sarah Palin’ stripper coming to Tampa for Republican convention
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/wp-conten...3a-615x345.jpg
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/07/2...=Google+Reader
:lol pitbull bitch is still one of USA's best ever jokes! Repugs sure know how to pick 'em :lol
Why do you do this to yourselfQuote:
Originally Posted by CosmicCowboy
Republicans to declare ‘We Built This!’ in stadium built with government funds
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/wp-conten...2c-615x345.jpg
The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced this week that it would craft its convention theme around President Barack Obama’s “You didn’t build that” remark — which was taken out of context to suggest that business owners “didn’t build” their businesses — and the party will unveil that message in an arena that was mostly built with government funds.
The Daily Dolt noted on Wednesday that part of the GOP message may be undermined by the fact that the Tampa Bay Times Forum arena — where the convention is being held — was financed with $86 million in public money.
During a campaign event in Virginia last month, Obama had pointed out the importance of the government’s role in providing infrastructure and education as a foundation for small business success.
“If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help,” the president explained. “There was a great teacher somewhere in your life. Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you’ve got a business — you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.”
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/08/2...=Google+Reader
So CC is whining because the GOP doesn't get one more night of coverage than the Democrats.
Sounds about right.
lol oddly enough
CC makes deliberate appeals to low information partisans, but sometimes he falls for the spin du jour.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blake
And Newsweek just trashed Obama with its cover
You know that there is a law governing this equal time coverage stuff right?Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmicCowboy
I would assume that it applies here, but I may be wrong.
Romneyites are sore that the Ann Romney's speech won't reach the broadest audience. Boo hoo.
OK, first time in history the major networks don't cover a convention in full and in fact run opposing programming against it? OK HoHum...
What do you suggest they do to stay in compliance with existing law, CC?Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmicCowboy
Let us all know.
Maybe its because republicans/conservative have better things to do. Democrats/liberals love having their candidates pander to their needs.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmicCowboy
They could never be so partisan....
LMAO @ your stupidity.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChumpDumper
Show me the law, bitch.
You can't.
Word is, they are moving the "vote" to the first night...thats always boring anyway...
false, per the WSJ post above. coverage is exactly the same as four years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmicCowboy
love how you make stuff up, man. :toast
I suppose if all the coverage is live, it could be exempt from the equal time rules -- but it won't be. Which hours do you want left out of prime time?
As it is, I'm glad you have something you whine about, you extreme pussy. You give vaginas a bad name, CC.
equal time rules :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by ChumpDumper
When was the last time anyone got charged or prosecuted for that?
You just WISH the FCC had laws like that so you weenies could go after talk radio.
Why even bother with the blue?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wild Cobra
We all know that's what you really think.
No, talk radio is awesome as it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmicCowboy
You're the one bleeding all over the forum today demanding unequal coverage. Plug it up for chrissakes.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UNTVuUwIDf...pax%5B1%5D.jpg
No, you keep them Chumpax. You are on constant flow and need them more than I do.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChumpDumper
Sorry, Cumsick Plowedboy -- your attempt at ripping of my tampon joke will not get equal time.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmicCowboy
Liberals have owned the media for a while now.
For at least as long as TV was around.Quote:
Originally Posted by mavs>spurs