Al Franken about to become 60th Dem. senator ... and CNN is covering MJ tribute at Apollo. What-ever

[gauguin57]

They'd better take a break in their wall-to-wall Jacko coverage to cover Franken's presser at 5:15!!

[Renew Deal]

1. 99% of the country couldn't care less about Franken.

:shrug:

[Sebass1271]

2. are you twittering? maybe you should twitter them and let them

know.. i dont watch cnn.. so, i can't contact them!

[gauguin57]

3. Last Tweet I got from CNN is "Why we grieve for Farrah, Michael."

They are HOPELESS!!!

[steelyboo]

8. CNN = Celebrity Necrophilia Network

nt

[fugop]

4. I'll take it

At least they're no longer howling about how Sotomayor was rebuked 9-0!! I'm still reeling over that bit of GOP logic.

[gauguin57]

5. Franken speaking at press conference; CNN taking an ad break.

Well, at least they are honest about their lack of news judgment.

[jefferson_dem]

6. FauxNews has their "Gold Bond Ointment" commercial on...

during Glenn Beck's clownshow.

[gauguin57]

7. Thank you, MSNBC, for giving Al five minutes to address his new constituents.

Screw you, CNN and Fox.

[gauguin57]

9. CNN actually avoided Franken press conference to talk about how thunderstorm in NYC affected signal

from MJ memorial at Apollo. Instead of Al Franken, they have Al Sharpton. Talking about Michael Jackson.

We don't care about health care, or other issues on which a 60th Dem. senator could make a difference. We care that a NYC thunderstorm is keeping us from seeing the Michael Jackson tribute.

CNN sucks!

[zulchzulu]

10. Did something happen to Michael Jackson? I better turn on the teevee...

:sarcasm:

[Cha]

11. I just got to see Franken's presser

over in GD with a link through the Star Tribune..he did exceedingly well!

[Optical.Catalyst]

12. It is open season on Republicans

All I have to say is:



Republican face - meet Dirt





(Then apply boot heel to back of neck)

[lindisfarne]

13. I helped out Franken's campaign, but don't think 24/7 coverage of the decision has any point. n/t

[gauguin57]

14. I'm not asking for 24/7 coverage. I'm asking for them to cover his short statement.

I'm asking them to take a goddamned break from the nonstop goddamned Michael Jackson coverage to inform the nation that there's a 60th Democratic senator, and let them hear a few words from Franken about how he intends to represent Minnesota.

Then again ... maybe we can get some interesting legislation passed while the media is obsessing over Jacko.

[BluegrassDem]

15. Most Americans have no clue about Franken, while the world mourns MJ

Take your pick.

Look, I'm happy for Franken. I love politics, but damn it, MJ a hell of a story to cover. It's getting high ratings. You gotta expect CNN, whose ratings are in the toilet, to try get to some new viewers. So if you don't like the MJ coverage, watch FoxNews or Bloomberg. I for one am very happy to see the Apollo on TV anytime!