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VP debate pits fiery Ryan vs. outspoken Biden

October 11, 2012 StayTuned Staff

The talk leading into the first presidential debate amounted to a whole lot of “nothing to see here, folks,” with both sides playing down expectations for their candidate. It was also essential to pooh-pooh the idea that the whole event would change much in the race. Well, we all pretty much knew that would last only until whoever was perceived to have won the debate started feeling the love at the polls. Republican challenger Mitt Romney surely felt that bounce, climbing back into the race, and even jumping into the lead by many accounts, after President Barack Obama’s uncharacteristically poor […]

If Mitt Romney fires Big Bird, he has other TV options

October 5, 2012 Tom Comi

If Mitt Romney fires Big Bird, the lovable Sesame Street character has other TV options. (Photo via Mashable) Presidential candidate Mitt Romney ruffled feathers during this week’s debate when he said he will cut funding to PBS if elected, leaving many Sesame Street fans across the country wondering what would happen to the beloved characters they grew up with – especially Big Bird, whom Romney mentioned by name. Regardless of whether it’s Romney or President Obama residing in the White House next year, we think this controversy has raised our feathery friend’s star power exponentially. In fact, we would be […]

Jon Stewart, Bill O’Reilly debate live online Oct. 6

September 18, 2012 Lori Acken

At last! A political debate that’s sure to entertain even folks who don’t love themselves a good political debate! In what promises to be an unparalleled evening of political discourse — and razor-wit humor — The Daily Show‘s Jon Stewart and Fox News Channel stalwart Bill O’Reilly will square off in a live debate that will be streamed live online on Saturday, October 6 at 8pm ET from Lisner Auditorium at The George Washington University. Billed as “The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium” ( and also “Why Al Gore Invented the Internet”) and priced at a surprisingly low $4.95, the event will […]

With election season in full gear, “SNL” returns to NBC at perfect time

September 13, 2012 Tom Comi

Some might argue that Saturday Night Live isn’t as funny as it was many years ago, but what isn’t up for debate is that this weekend’s season premiere — thanks to politics and cast changes — is one of the most heavily anticipated in a very, long time. With the presidential race swinging into full gear, no other show on television has its finger on the pulse more than SNL (Saturday, 11:30pm ET). Host Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, Ted) and musical guest Frank Ocean will kick off the show’s 38th season, and most of the buzz centers around the two […]

When are the presidential debates?: A handy guide

September 10, 2012 Ryan Berenz

When are the presidential debates — A handy guide to October’s presidential and vice presidential televised debates Now that the hype, pageantry, cheerleading and preaching to the converted that went on during the Republican and Democratic conventions are over, it’s time to see how the candidates fare in debating the issues in this pivotal election. The first presidential debate is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3. The following week, vice presidential candidates square off, followed by two more presidential debates leading up to the Nov. 6 election. RELATED: Channel Guide Magazine coverage of the 2012 election Schedule and details for the 2012 […]

Where to watch the 2012 Democratic National Convention

August 30, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

With the Republican National Convention winding down, it’s the Democrats’ turn to gather, with the Democratic National Convention taking place in Charlotte Sept. 4-6. There they are expected to formally nominate President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden for a second term as President and Vice President of the United States. While there may be less drama than what transpired at the RNC (which had the threat of a hurricane, outbursts from Ron Paul supporters, etc.) you just never can tell what may happen. Several news outlets will be on hand to cover what does take place, and here’s […]

MSNBC premiering new documentaries on Romney and Obama

August 24, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

MSNBC’s Long Form unit will be premiering two new documentary specials chronicling the lives and political careers of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama, in advance of their respective parties’ national conventions. The first one, Mitt Romney: The Making of a Candidate, premieres tonight, Aug. 24, on MSNBC at 10pm ET, just days before the Republican National Convention begins on Monday. This one-hour special is hosted by NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and Political Director Chuck Todd, and follows the former Massachusetts governor through the trials and tribulations of a prolonged 2012 presidential primary season as […]

Where to watch the 2012 Republican National Convention

August 24, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Updated Aug. 29, 2012, 12:23pm CT Several news outlets will be broadcasting the 2012 Republican National Convention, which runs Aug. 27-30, at which Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan (both pictured above, at an earlier date) are expected to receive the official nomination of their party for President and Vice President of the United States. (Since this event is being held in Tampa, you also might want to keep an eye on The Weather Channel, to see how Tropical Storm Isaac, which is currently heading toward the Gulf of Mexico, may impact the convention.) Among the notable headliners expected to speak […]

“The Newsroom” episode 9 recap: Tea (Party) for 2(.0)

August 21, 2012 Matthew Grimm

MacKenzie McHale, executive producer of News Night dealing with a blackout that has shut down power to the Atlantis Cable News studios, drops this week’s Capra Moment™ early to muster the troops for a remote broadcast. They have been battered and grumbly in Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom because so-called News Night 2.0 has been compromising its 2.0ness because news consumers have been demanding Casey Anthony murder trial coverage even though Tea Party suicide bombers are playing chicken with the U.S. debt ceiling. But the blackout can bring them all together, McHale says, because they are plucky professionals with skills. “I […]

NAACP expresses concern over lack of full diversity in presidential debate moderators

August 14, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

The dates, venues and moderators have now been set for the three October presidential debates between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney, and the one October vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan. Moderators will include Jim Lehrer, host of PBS’ NewsHour (first presidential debate, Oct. 3); ABC News chief foreign correspondent Martha Raddatz (vice presidential debate, Oct. 11); CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley (second presidential debate, Oct. 16); and Bob Schieffer, host of CBS’ Face the Nation (third and final presidential debate, Oct. 22). Crowley becomes the first woman to be the […]