Tonight will be the fourth debate between the different candidates for the democratic nomination. Oddly enough, this debate is scheduled during the same time slot as the second game of the Yankees-Red Sox series. Also, it's the same time as NBC's Must See TV. I wonder: Who's scheduling these things, a worn out flip-flop? Did the Democratic National Committee buy the cheapest time slots without considering what else Americans might be watching? It's pretty obvious the answer is yes, given the other debates' scheduling.
Debate 4 - Oct 09th - Also scheduled: MLB Playoffs/Must See TV
Debate 3 - Sep 25th - Also scheduled: Premier of Friends
Debate 2 - Sep 10th - Also scheduled: still searching
Debate 1 - Sep 04th - Also scheduled: NFL Kickoff
Another important point is that this fourth debate is being held in Arizona, where the second Dem. primary will take place... and that the debate will air live at 5pm Arizona time on a Thursday. Nobody is home at 5pm on a Thursday. Unless Arizona democrats tape the debate, they'll only hear it through media sources, with the appropriate spin.
Am I just making excuses for having not watched the different debates? Maybe.
Should these people look at their scheduling a bit closer before they organize these things? Yes.
I wish I could have found the ratings for these different programs compared to the debates, but I can only do so little while I'm at work. Maybe you should do some research.
Thursday, October 09, 2003
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