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Impedimentus

(898 posts) Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:04 AM Dec 2015

Why is there no information about tonight's Democratic debate in the NY Times this morning?

Perhaps I'm missing something, but I can't find any information about how to watch tonight's debate in the New York Times electron edition?

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Why is there no information about tonight's Democratic debate in the NY Times this morning? (Original Post) Impedimentus Dec 2015 OP

ABC bigwillq Dec 2015 #1

This is the first time the NYT has not had front page information about a debate, Dem or Rep Impedimentus Dec 2015 #2

Not on the paper edition, either thesquanderer Dec 2015 #5

Because DWS 'forgot' to do a press release? n/t woodsprite Dec 2015 #3

If The Donald sneezes it makes the front page of the Times Impedimentus Dec 2015 #4

My Bernie Group on Facebook Oilwellian Dec 2015 #6

I sent an email to the NYT Public editor asking why there was no coverage - if you care ... Impedimentus Dec 2015 #7

Because the Democratic party does not want to overexpose itself to the voters Fumesucker Dec 2015 #8

And look, not one Hillary supporter has cared enough to respond to this thread! reformist2 Dec 2015 #9

One would think ALL of the Democratic candidates would be upset by this lack of coverage Impedimentus Dec 2015 #10

It's disgraceful. Just as bad are the people who say it doesn't matter. reformist2 Dec 2015 #11

Because the current NYT hates Democrats. emulatorloo Dec 2015 #12

11:58 AM and the New York Times finally posts information about tonight's debate ... Impedimentus Dec 2015 #13

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)

1. ABC

Reply to Impedimentus (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:12 AM

Dec 2015

And on ABC on-line.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/onpolitics/2015/12/19/what-time-is-the-democratic-debate/77583384/

Just google

"How to watch democratic debate"

Many links come up.

Not sure why NY TIMES doesn't have article up.

They had an article prior to last month's debate

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/15/us/politics/how-to-follow-the-democratic-debate.html?_r=0

Impedimentus

(898 posts)

2. This is the first time the NYT has not had front page information about a debate, Dem or Rep

Reply to bigwillq (Reply #1)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:16 AM

Dec 2015

It seems as if much of the media is simply ignoring the debate.

thesquanderer

(11,990 posts)

5. Not on the paper edition, either

Reply to Impedimentus (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:28 AM

Dec 2015

http://www.nytimes.com/images/2015/12/19/nytfrontpage/scan.pdf

woodsprite

(11,916 posts)

3. Because DWS 'forgot' to do a press release? n/t

Reply to Impedimentus (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:18 AM

Dec 2015

Impedimentus

(898 posts)

4. If The Donald sneezes it makes the front page of the Times

Reply to woodsprite (Reply #3)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:23 AM

Dec 2015

Yet a national debate is ignored. Anyone believe that there is not a media blackout?

Oilwellian

(12,647 posts)

6. My Bernie Group on Facebook

Reply to Impedimentus (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:32 AM

Dec 2015

Had no idea the debate is tonight when I mentioned it the other day. I'd say Debbie's plan is working perfectly.

Impedimentus

(898 posts)

7. I sent an email to the NYT Public editor asking why there was no coverage - if you care ...

Reply to Impedimentus (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:37 AM

Dec 2015

Send an email to the public editor:

Margaret Sullivan
Public Editor

nytimes.com/publiceditor

This lack of coverage needs to be addressed and Ms. Sullivan is the only "voice" readers have.

Fumesucker

(45,851 posts)

8. Because the Democratic party does not want to overexpose itself to the voters

Reply to Impedimentus (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:38 AM

Dec 2015

I mean hell, if voters knew there were Democratic candidates they might actually vote for them and then where would we be with the whale penis leather upholstered cart tipped over and certified bespoke organic apples all over the road?

reformist2

(9,841 posts)

9. And look, not one Hillary supporter has cared enough to respond to this thread!

Reply to Impedimentus (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:41 AM

Dec 2015

Too busy demonizing Bernie and all his supporters this morning, I guess.

Impedimentus

(898 posts)

10. One would think ALL of the Democratic candidates would be upset by this lack of coverage

Reply to reformist2 (Reply #9)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:46 AM

Dec 2015

Our democracy is in serious trouble when only the voices of the rich and powerful are heard, or when the media only covers the clowns and demagogues. This is a new low for the New York Times, IMO.

reformist2

(9,841 posts)

11. It's disgraceful. Just as bad are the people who say it doesn't matter.

Reply to Impedimentus (Reply #10)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:49 AM

Dec 2015

emulatorloo

(44,131 posts)

12. Because the current NYT hates Democrats.

Reply to Impedimentus (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:49 AM

Dec 2015

They are trying to be "Fair and Balanced" to compete with Murdoch's rags. That means they either trash Dems or ignore them.

Impedimentus

(898 posts)

13. 11:58 AM and the New York Times finally posts information about tonight's debate ...

Reply to Impedimentus (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 01:19 PM

Dec 2015

... after most of the morning readers are through with reading the news. Midday on Saturday when readership is minimal the event is finally covered. There should be no doubt that the so-called "liberal media" is firmly under the control of corporatists who want to minimize voter information and ensure that hand-picked candidates are the only ones who receive fair coverage. The American public is again being short-changed by media that was once highly respected. We should all be saddened by what is happening to news coverage in our country. Where is the outrage?

So, no NYT reporters live coverage, but a subtle hint that folks can watch football. Below is a tidbit from the limited information the Time published:

"The prospect of a Saturday night debate in December has stirred controversy within the Democratic Party, raising concern that Hillary Clinton’s lesser-known rivals will take the stage before a small television audience. It is the holiday season, after all, and there is also football to watch."

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