Signing off from CNN blog party
Stephen Warley November 7th, 2006
At the risk of calling it too soon, I think the Republicans will retain control of the Senate. Before I sign off however, a few thoughts. . . . Blogs are not only here to stay, but have found their place in election coverage, and American media. Think about this . . . imagine if CNN, CBS News, ABC News, NBC News, and Fox News all covered the election from the same room? In a way that was what tonight was like for me. Bloggers admitted they were much more civil toward each other in person than online. I witnessed healthy discussions and a multitude of perspectives. Also, while CNN went above and beyond in their organization of tonight’s event (did I say the food was amazing?), I applaud them for their hands-off approach. They encouraged us to watch whatever network we wanted and even appreciated feedback about their own coverage. Could it be that mainstream media is finally going to lead us in discussions, rather than sell us on opposing points of view? We can only hope.
6 Comments Add your own
1. Jim | November 8th, 2006 at 12:12 am
You may lump yourself in with the “Dewey proclamation” in the annals of journalism.
The tide has turned in VA and the macaca is now on Allen. The macaca is on his back! Will macaca make it into Webster’s Dictionary as the word of 2006? Heck, did I spell it right.
As for CNN, I like Lou Dobbs, but when he shouts out about outsourcing, what the hell is the foreign blogger chick doing on? She’s hard to understand. And so is Zain Verjee. She is a fairly weak anchor. Looks like she was put on the air without really having any anchor savyness — for anyone that has never seen her, watch her on Wolf Blitzer’s show.
The blogger chick that can speak without the accent looks great, especially in that leather. She’s a gorgeous woman.
The mood on FNC has been somber most of the late night.
Tim Russert is overrated. He needs to forget the whiteboard and the magic marker.
Did anyone really watch Katie Couric? She is no longer relevant in tv news land.
2. Safran | November 8th, 2006 at 7:29 am
“Warley defeats Truman.”
3. Anonymous | December 3rd, 2006 at 5:09 am
4. George | August 16th, 2007 at 12:49 am
Nice…
5. Drymiotes | September 5th, 2007 at 3:18 am
Nice
6. Ratboy | January 19th, 2008 at 5:25 am
Wow, thanks for the excellent information!
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