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brooklynite

(94,603 posts)
Thu Mar 28, 2024, 07:27 PM Mar 28

RNC weighs limiting NBC's access at this summer's convention

Source: Politico

Republican National Committee is weighing whether to restrict NBC’s access to this summer’s convention, following the network’s decision to drop former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel as a contributor.

Such a move would mark a dramatic escalation in the growing rift between Donald Trump-allies and the TV network — a rift that has stemmed from NBC’s decision to part ways with McDaniel amid a revolt among top on-air talent.

“We are taking a hard look at what this means for NBC’s participation at the convention,” said Danielle Alvarez, a spokesperson for the RNC and the Trump campaign. “Our priority is making sure this is a world class event that allows President Trump to feature his message and vision in a fair way.”
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An NBC spokesperson declined comment.



Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/28/rnc-nbc-convention-ronna-mcdaniel-00149620

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50 Shades Of Blue

(10,013 posts)
1. This would be a good time for ther other networks to say fine, then we won't carry it either.
Thu Mar 28, 2024, 07:32 PM
Mar 28

I know that would never happen, but I can dream.

Biophilic

(3,666 posts)
2. You go, RNC. Please start showing the MSM how you intend to treat them if trump wins.
Thu Mar 28, 2024, 07:33 PM
Mar 28

The more the republicans talk and show their true colors to better as far as I’m concerned.

NonPC

(305 posts)
12. Do As We Say, Not As We Do
Thu Mar 28, 2024, 08:47 PM
Mar 28

Of course they're hypocrites, you'd expect different from a Trump owned subsidiary?

Freethinker65

(10,024 posts)
9. I suppose NBC could use CSPANs feed and provide commentary on what is said on the floor
Thu Mar 28, 2024, 07:38 PM
Mar 28

Perhaps real time fact checking would actually be preferable coverage rather than one on one interviews with rehearsed talking point spewing politicians?

bucolic_frolic

(43,196 posts)
10. Put RNC on Fox only. No one else will miss it.
Thu Mar 28, 2024, 07:38 PM
Mar 28

They are isolating themselves, and seem not to know what they're doing.

SouthernDem4ever

(6,617 posts)
11. I hope none of their nonsense is on NBC
Thu Mar 28, 2024, 08:17 PM
Mar 28

or any other channel that actually tries to be a "News" organization. They don't deserve the coverage. Also, there are a few gaslighting networks out there now for those weirdos at the RNC to try who don't care if they lie all day and night.

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,011 posts)
13. Only nutty parties want less coverage
Fri Mar 29, 2024, 01:39 AM
Mar 29

Remember the oft-cited first rule of PR: there is no bad PR. Just get your name out there.

ShazzieB

(16,426 posts)
14. Oxymoron alert!
Fri Mar 29, 2024, 12:13 PM
Mar 29

[excerpt]“We are taking a hard look at what this means for NBC’s participation at the convention,” said Danielle Alvarez, a spokesperson for the RNC and the Trump campaign. “Our priority is making sure this is a world class event that allows President Trump to feature his message and vision in a fair way.”

Please explain how TSF can possibly "feature his message and vision in a fair way" when the message itself is blatantly unfair, unjust, and unseemly?

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