The 2008 Presidential Election: TV Politics

My Fellow Citizens!

Well, we are on the verge of another week and on the eve of one of the most important events in U.S. history, the Presidential Election.

Tuesday Night Television
Tomorrow evening, you can expect live, uninterrupted election coverage across network television (ABC, CBS, NBC) throughout the day and well into the Prime Time schedule Tuesday evening. As well, you can expect coverage on Cable News Network (CNN), Fox News, CNBC, MSNBC, and TV One.

It is expected that tomorrow night will have a record TV viewing audience and ratings; highest of the season for the networks and the highest within the last two decades of political coverage.

Record Ratings for History?
I am not a ratings speculator (My, that would be a useful skill), however all of this anticipation sounds more like ratings GOLD for the networks and you can be sure there will also be prime advertisers.

This is an optimal condition, broadcasters supply the ratings, via you the viewing audience, and advertisers supply the dollars to be seen during the program - it is guaranteed audience reach.

More importantly, this election is largely historic on a number of levels as we will have either the first Black American President or the first female Vice President in office (Although, I did wish that Hillary was the V.P. equivalent on the other side for a possible favorable combination). With my suggested, we could have two historic moments covered in a single sweep.

So, what if you are not into watching the political coverage?
You can always rely on the non-news cable networks for regular programming, should you not wish to view continuous coverage. The highlight/recap in the morning papers and news sources should be more than adequate for non-political viewing participants. Or, you could also rely on HBO.

Either way, we should have a good show...

No Problems - Only Solutions!
Quite frankly, I am looking forward to the end of all of this political rhetoric so that we may return to focus. Perhaps I am somewhat unimpressed with hyperbole - for you see, it all comes down to results.

Grand standing, appearances on Saturday Night Live, and face time on every conceivable Talk Show simply do not leave one with a clear understanding of qualification or convincing ability to achieve results. We have yet to hear actual, real and quantifiable solutions. I want answers, not entertainment - wait, that's my job!

I continue to hear, "It's time for Change", to which I reply,"Yeah, that sounds really good. What did you have in mind?" however never really hear exact details of said proposed "Change".

Having said, I do like and appreciate the intention of the possible. However really, change could mean a number of things and could honestly sway for the better or worse, depending on the circumstance. I would strongly suggest that the 'Admin' find a way to define and articulate conditions of said "Change" as soon as possible.

On the other side, there does not seem to be much talk about "Change" or really anything of relevance except shout out to 'Joe the Plumber' and an unknown group of 5th graders...

Ah, maybe my common sense getting the best of me...Anyway, may the best, and most qualified candidate win (Despite history).