With less than a week left until election night it's time to start making plans — not what election parties or events you're attending, this is a much, much more important decision— who you're spending the evening with, teevees-wise. The media has been as important this campaign as the candidates — and since McCain is saying they've all been fooled as to the real state of the race, I can't wait to see the results. I know who I'm watching, I've been so CNN-loyal the whole campaign, the thought of abandoning my Wolf wouldn't happen by a hair of his chinny-chin-chin. I might peek to see what the other kids have going on though, so luckily there's a whole passel of lists to help us decide who to watch.
To see them, read more.
Men's Vogue has ranked the news teams broken down into crucial details like what their set looks like, their biggest scoop during the campaign, and who their MVP talking head is. They said my poor Wolf's set is "Monitor-cluttered set design ripped off from Shatner-era Star Trek Enterprise." But John King's map! Rules!
New York Magazine has rounded up the Top Ten Cable News Election Coverage Gimmicks, including yes, CNN's "Perception Analyzer" that line graph thing they used during the debates — but a few I even missed. Fox had a text-in flash poll? The sample and results didn't turn out as randomly as some would hope. If you're into gizmos this list can help.
Finally, my list of Top Ten Newscasters That Push My (Remote) Buttons. While there are quite a few CNN-ers on the list, my precious Wolf is nowhere to be found.
Who are you tuning into for your election night coverage?









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We don't do TV, so I'll either be watching the results online or seeing coverage at a bar.
1I'll be tuning into two networks. One that I love and the other that presents a more balanced view - hopefully in an effort to give myself a well-balanced perspective.
2ill be watching MSNBC but should barack win i want to see the looks on the faces of sean hannity karl rove and the other right wingers. it should be pretty priceless, lol.
3I'll stick with the History Channel. I can bury my head in the sand for the night, and have one more good night's sleep.
4During the duration of the campaign, we've watched both CNN and FoxNews. We try to keep it balanced, btw the left and the right.
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5During the election night, probably going to be the same way. Back and forth (when one goes to commercial, go the other one
I'll probably watch MSNBC and Comedy Central all night.
6CNN - ABC or MSNBC
7I'm with Stephly. John Stewart and Stephen Colbert it is.
8Comedy Central. I have no need for the major networks.
I'd prefer to read the
statistical updates online and then get some laughs out of it with Stewart and Colbert.
9This is one situation where I do NOT want unbiased, fair coverage. I want slanted, partisan coverage. I need my tv people to either be celebrating with me or commiserating with me. I'll probably just flip around and setting on Comedy Central though.
10Comedy Central; but I gotta say I am nervous and I don't think there will be anything funny Nov 4th - I seriously see this thing turning!
11Keep breathing and thinking positive zeze - sometimes, things work out in a good way.
12My husband and I are going to a little get-together that some married friends are having. She is pregnant and due on November 6th.... it might be a big night in more ways than one! (She has said that if McCain wins, she doesn't think the baby is going to want to come out.)
13Split screen...
14FOX BROADCAST CO. anchored by Shepard Smith and FOX NEWS CHANNEL anchored by Brit Hume
Never occurred to me to watch Comedy Central. I am going with them!
15Honestly, Comedy Central, because it is a "joke" gives you the least bull, they get to do what other news shows can't do
Steph, I'm trying, but I'm not good at optimism...
16I'm going to watch CNN and Comedy Central. I love Wolf Blitzer and John King's map on CNN, and I think it is the most unbiased out of the news channels. I'll also watch Comedy Central because I love Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, it's sure to be a riot! If Barack loses, at least I can laugh through my tears
juju -
at the baby not going to come out if McCain wins. I don't blame him/her!
17MSNBC and CNN for the most part. I won't be able to laugh at much Tuesday night until the race is over. Hang in there zeze.
18Whatever they have up on the screens at the party for campaign staff and volunteers.
19Flipping back and forth between CNN and Comedy Central.
20CNN, but I'll probably flip around just to see...
21Split screen between CNN, MSNBC and Comedy Central
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