What Network Will you be Watching Election Coverage?

MadBadger

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:01 AM
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What Network Will you be Watching Election Coverage?

Edited on Fri Oct-24-08 10:02 AM by hnmnf

This will be the only time I think I'll miss Tweety and KO not doing coverage, because Gregory will be forced upon us. I may watch it anyway because Tweety will still probably dominate the coverage.

I may go with CNN though, because they seem better at acting like grownups.

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tekisui

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:02 AM
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1. I will be stuck with NBC or ABC

No cable.

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RockaFowler

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:32 AM
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29. ABC for me, too

That's the only channel I have in HD. HD just looks so much better than SD.

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southpaw

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:02 AM
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2. MSNBC for me

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HuckleB

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:02 AM
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3. None.

I'll be at home, hanging out with my two-year-old until he goes to bed. Then I'll check online for results.

Cheers!

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MadBadger

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:03 AM
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6. If only I had your restraint.

I'm gonna be like a crackhead on Nov 4th

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HuckleB

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Fri Oct-24-08 02:24 PM
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55. Well, I'm doing it for myself and for my little one.

My wife is going to spend the evening with friends, so she can wear her emotions on her sleeve, and not have to worry about it.

In 2004, we chose to go dinner and a movie. We watched "Shaun of the Dead," which proved to be a perfect choice for that horrible night.

Cheers!

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Faygo Kid

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:02 AM
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4. MSNBC and Comedy Central. Maybe check out Faux News when it's called for Obama.

I reserve the right to surf endlessly.

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bushisanidiot

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:03 AM
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5. I'll be surfing about 5 channels.

ABC, NBC, CBS, MSNBC, CNN.. I may pop over to see if the Fox dudes are screaming mad or crying.

hahahahaha!

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MadBadger

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:04 AM
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9. I wanna see Juan Williams cry and beg for forgiveness.

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bushisanidiot

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:48 AM
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40. If he shows any sign that he was wrong, he will be kicked off the station.

they have to follow the repuke talking points in lock-step over there or they are booted.

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riverwalker

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:03 AM
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7. I'm a flipper

and don't stay with any one. Will be flipping between all the cable and networks. Pacing and channel flipping.....

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darkism

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:03 AM
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8. I'll be in Grant Park :) n/t

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grace0418

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Fri Oct-24-08 03:00 PM
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60. Me too! FINALLY! Something good to come out of living in Chicago in November!

Wooo-hoooo!

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sickinohio

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:04 AM
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10. M$NBC

but I would love to find a watch party around here somewhere. So far I haven't found any, so I guess I'll be watching alone :toast:

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DFW

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:04 AM
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11. Probably either WDR, ARD, or NTV, which is affiliated with CNN

In case any of them elicited a "wtf?," I'll be pulling an all-nighter doing live commentary
for the Western German radio, and it's a sure thing they'll have a few TV sets on somewhere.
I just don't know which stations they'll have on, but chances are there will be a few.

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Tarc

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:10 AM
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12. CNN primarily, with occasional flips to Fox News

To see Hannity and comrades do their sad little Bitterman act.

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WeDidIt

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:11 AM
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13. Probably CNN since Gregory has the MSRNC anchor desk.

I can put up with Wolf. I cannot abide the David Gregory smirk.

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ailsagirl

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:35 AM
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32. Shoot-- does Gregory have seniority or something??

Why can't Keith/Rachel/Matthews cover it?? :shrug:

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WeDidIt

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:36 AM
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33. It's MSRNC

They pulled Keith and Tweets off the anchor desk for the debates AND election night coverage, then put their favorite rightwingnut fluffer in their place.

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ailsagirl

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:45 AM
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36. Was that because Keith & Matthews were so stoked for Obama?

Gregory is b-o-r-i-n-g (is he a repuke?)

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SurfingAtWork

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:14 AM
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14. I was thinking CNN. But on second thought if it starts to look like a clear Obama landslide

I'll probably switch over to Faux, so I can delight in their hand wringing. When it becomes clear he is going to win, I fully expect at least one anchor to throw themselves on the floor and flail like a petulant infant, and I will take great joy in that.

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vanbean

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:48 AM
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44. That sounds like a good plan.

I'd take some antacids though!

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camera obscura

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:16 AM
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15. MSNBC

I will be on the computer so I can tune out Gregory and whichever other RNC shills they bring on.

Besides, I have to see who will cry first, Tweety or KO.

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colonel odis

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:16 AM
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16. msnbc. though i'll be flipping to fox some just to watch the long faces.

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PermanentRevolution

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:17 AM
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17. Daily Show

The only coverage worth watching.

MSNBC for when TDS isn't on.

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MadBadger

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:18 AM
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18. When will TDS be on?

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PermanentRevolution

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:22 AM
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25. Not entirely sure

They always do an election night special, though. Usually a few hours, if memory serves.

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Lady-Damai

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:18 AM
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19. MSNBC

:bounce:

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dkofos

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:18 AM
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20. Comedy Central

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hisownpetard

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:18 AM
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21. MSNBC when KO is on, then switch off to C-span when Gregory takes over.

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Ichingcarpenter

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:20 AM
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22. I will be watching a little on Faux just to gloat but mostly Rachel and Keith

with a side of Tweety.

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graywarrior

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:21 AM
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23. I'll be at Horsefeathers in N Conway, so whatever station they have on

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City Lights

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:21 AM
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24. I'll probably jump around between CBS, CNN, and MSNBC.

I can't watch David Gregory, so every time he's on, I'll definitely switch channels.

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BigD_95

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:26 AM
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26. MSNBC

but I will be flipping around alot. Probably watch a lot of CNN also.

When Obama wins I will flip over to fox and watch them cry to get a good laugh : )

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Lucy Goosey

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:28 AM
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27. Mainly MSNBC, but with CBC and probably some Fox for kicks.

CBC should be interesting, just to see the contrast between US and Canadian coverage. Or maybe there won't be that much of a difference - I have no idea.

I wonder if there will be a big time lag between most networks calling it for Obama and Fox finally agreeing?

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marimour

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:31 AM
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FOX News. I want to see their faces get sadder and sadder as the night goes on.

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ObamaKerryDem

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:31 AM
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28. MSNBC, probably, for KO, Tweety, and Rachel, maybe some CNN, C-Span if I get tired of that..

Edited on Fri Oct-24-08 10:31 AM by latte_liberal_86

and Fixed Noise afterwards for the sheer fun of it if we win. ;) haha :D

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babylonsister

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:33 AM
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30. TDS and Colbert will be having a joint special - I'm there! nt

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ailsagirl

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:34 AM
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31. Keith/Rachel/Matthews won't be covering it at all?

David Gregory? Forget it

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MadBadger

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:37 AM
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They will be there as analysts. Gregory will anchor

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ailsagirl

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:47 AM
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39. At least we'll get to hear from them from time to time...

Gregory isn't my cup of tea.
I heard Rachel on Air America this morning and she was really funny-- a lot looser than on TV. She's fantastic.

:applause:

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fizzgig

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:37 AM
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34. i don't have cable, so either cbs or my local fox affiliate

just depends which one is coming in better that night

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ensho

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:44 AM
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35. c-span

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TheCoxwain

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:45 AM
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37. PBS/CNN/MSNBC .. also listen to Brian Lehrer on WNYC radio ( Brian is the Best )

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ailsagirl

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:48 AM
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41. Related to Jim? Must be

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TheCoxwain

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Fri Oct-24-08 11:52 AM
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46. Actually no .. Brian Lehrer gets that question all the time

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ailsagirl

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Fri Oct-24-08 12:05 PM
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48. Oh-- kind of unusual name-- I just assumed... thanks

:hi:

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LiberadorHugo

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:46 AM
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38. CNN

I don't get Faux or MSNBC and I don't think CBC Newsworld will do as good a job; likewise, I didn't touch CNN with a 10-foot pole for our election.

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ronnykmarshall

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:48 AM
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42. MSNBC

I want to see Rachel do a "in your FACE" to Pukecanon.

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stillcool

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:48 AM
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43. MSNBC..

while David Gregory will be the Anchor, I'm sure Keith and Rachel will be commentators.

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blue_onyx

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Fri Oct-24-08 10:51 AM
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45. I'll probably flip between CNN and Fox

I just have to see how depressed everyone on Fox gets that night.

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President Decider

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Fri Oct-24-08 11:54 AM
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47. I'll be switching between MSNBC and CNN

I love watching for the differences between the two and who's getting the scoop out first.

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Uzybone

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Fri Oct-24-08 12:08 PM
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49. MSNBC/CNN

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Monty__

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Fri Oct-24-08 12:19 PM
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50. I'll be in Grant Park

with millions of others.....and Barry :)

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JFN1

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Fri Oct-24-08 12:20 PM
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51. MSNBC, hands down

I love when they beat Fox in the ratings!!

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FUCK_BUSH

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Fri Oct-24-08 12:25 PM
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52. I will be in the GYM.I can's watch any thing that night.I will loose my mind if i do.

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donheld

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Fri Oct-24-08 12:32 PM
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53. None, I am working that night.

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BklynChick

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Fri Oct-24-08 12:33 PM
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54. MSNBC

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The Traveler

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Fri Oct-24-08 02:26 PM
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56. MSNBC

I just gotta watch Pat's head spin around and fly off his shoulders ... :evilgrin:

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rvablue

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Fri Oct-24-08 02:53 PM
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57. MSNBC??? WTF? Every single day people are on here complaining

about Gregory, Brokaw, Buchanan, Mitchell.......KO and Rachel will not be doing Election Night coverage, although they may come in for commentary.

Why not TURN OFF NBC and MSNBC for Election Night and they will know for sure that when Gregory and Brokaw hog the screen no one wants to watch???

It's not like KO's and Rachel's numbers won't be WAY UP the night before and the night after.

I SAY THAT DU TAKE A STAND AND NOT WATCH THESE RIGHT WING SHILLS ON ELECTION NIGHT.

And if you don't agree, then I suggest you carefully watch MTP this weekend when John McCain is given a clean 1/2 hour to throw every last smear he can at Obama, unfettered by Brokaw.

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Geek_Girl

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Fri Oct-24-08 03:01 PM
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61. There may be commentary from tweety and KO

Edited on Fri Oct-24-08 03:01 PM by Geek_Girl

If not then I'll turn it to something else I'm not a Gregory fan. Maybe PBS

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Geek_Girl

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Fri Oct-24-08 02:58 PM
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58. Mostly MSNBC but if it's a Landslide I'll flip over to Faux just for laughs

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AZBlue

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Fri Oct-24-08 02:59 PM
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59. I can't decide if I want to be at home or go to the Obama HQ.

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LSK

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Fri Oct-24-08 03:01 PM
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62. MSNBC and CSPAN

I will stay loyal to Keith who has been there for us all those times in the past.

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demokatgurrl

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Fri Oct-24-08 03:04 PM
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63. I am not sure I'll even be able to watch-

I may have to be medicated. But if I did, it would be on C-Span.

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