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grantcart

(53,061 posts)
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 03:33 AM Nov 2012

We have entered a news blackout on most election news, which is a good thing.


There will be no surprises, and no comments from the main stream media.

As one put it, "“I’m not even going to guess what time it will be,” .

In a year with a number of gaffes from media jumping the gun expect nothing except reports on turn out.

This article interviewed the various outlets and got basically the same story, no news until the polls close.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/05/business/media/a-media-vow-of-election-night-restraint-despite-social-media-clamor.html

Its time the media shut up and let the people speak.

See you on the other side.
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We have entered a news blackout on most election news, which is a good thing. (Original Post) grantcart Nov 2012 OP
On Charlie Rose's show No Vested Interest Nov 2012 #1

No Vested Interest

(5,167 posts)
1. On Charlie Rose's show
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 03:52 AM
Nov 2012

The consensus of the guests was that Obama would win.
Some big name guests: Cokie Roberts, Jon Halperin, Al Hunt, Matt Dowd and 3-4 other names.

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