Election night - what channel will you watch

[vlyons]

What channel will you watch election night? MSMBC usually puts Rachel on the desk on election nights, so I'll probably watch that in hopes that O'Donnell and Joy Reid show up too. Although Mathews and Karnacky can be annoying. Any better suggestions?

[metroins]

1. CNN

I've found them to have the most accurate reporting with the least bias.

The talking heads aren't the best but if I want accuracy, I go CNN.

[RKP5637]

39. I think CNN is better too. Anymore, I think MSNBC is to the right of CNN. MSNBC, Fox-lite. n/t

[unitedwethrive]

48. Agreed. MSNBC seems to be working hard to not be seen as a liberal network

to compensate, they have moved too far to the right. The exceptions, recently, I have been the evening lineup.

[RKP5637]

57. I think it's the Comcast influence now they own NBC rather than GE. n/t

[still_one]

3. I will not watch any of the election returns from inept purveyors of misinformation and lies

which have been fox, CNN, MSNBS, etc.

If CSPAN provides it, that will be my go to television network, otherwise, local coverage or PBS

I will also go online sources such as the NYTimes, and of course associates here at DU

I am not going to contribute to the ratings of the cable/satellite so-called news stations.

I am very close to cutting the cord as it is

[Cresent City Kid]

6. I have no cord to cut, antenna only

I will watch on PBS, my local stations in San Antonio are too quick to cut in when I am focused on national results.

[still_one]

10. I am strongly looking at that option Kid. Good for you

[drh]

55. Over the air options

I've been on OTA for about 1 1/2 yrs but recently signed up for free trial of Play Station Vue to get MSNBC. MSNBC does seem more conservative than it used to be but I'm enjoying being able to see it again nonetheless. In addition to DU, it's what I'll be watching at least until after election.

[ooky]

5. I flip back and forth through

MSNBC and CNN and even occasionally visiting Fox "News" to see what delusion they are reporting. But mostly on MSNBC until they bring someone annoying on, like Mathews or Todd - or Republican pimps like Hugh Hewitt, who cause me to immediately flip the channel as soon as I see their lying faces.

[Mad_Dem_X]

54. MSNBC or C-SPAN. n/t

[DCBob]

9. I will have 3 TVs setup so I can simultaniously watch CNN, MSNBC, and Fox

Fox for some devilish fun to see how they react when it finally hits them that its going to be President Hillary Clinton!

[ooky]

24. Watching some Fox "News" on a national election night is like

reading college football fans message boards after they just lost and the board is in total meltdown. When it starts to set in that they are losing their reactions are hilarious.

[Happyhippychick]

11. I surf until the top of each hour, then tune into FOX for results

I love watching their agony

[vlyons]

14. haha I never ever watch Fox, but seeing their heads spin

after NBC, CBS, and PBS call the election for HRC will give me pleasure. I don't even know any of the night personalities on Fox anymore. They are all jerks IMHO

[AgadorSparticus]

12. PBS

[Osakagreg]

15. CNN for the result and FOX for the early result

[lanlady]

16. I quit my cable service but I do have an over-the-air antenna

Any suggestions on which network to watch on Tuesday? I was thinking of trying out the PBS coverage first.

[jberryhill]

17. English

[Stuckinthebush]

18. FOX

I can't wait to see them sputtering and screaming.

[April Lee]

19. Whatever they have on at the bar I go to.

Tuesday night is also open mic night at my local watering hole, and I am well known there for my rather free dancing. That is how I am going to celebrate a Hillary victory.

[highplainsdem]

21. MSNBC and CNN.

[Dracaena]

23. PBS

Since I cut the cord years ago. I don't know how late I will stay up to watch or if my nerves can handle it. The sad part is PBS will have conservatives come on that lie for current Rep crop, so I don't know how much of that I want to watch.

[broadcaster75201]

25. DAILYKOS & PoliticalWire

I can't watch ANY "news entertainment" drivel. I'll just keep refreshing DailyKos and PoliticalWire

[Historic NY]

26. CSPAN or PBS....

I don't need to be told what to think.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

27. Netflix or Hulu

[relayerbob]

29. All I know for sure....

is I want to be watching FFox again, as in 2012, when they announce Hillary has won. The freakout there is always great fun!!

Beyond that, I bounce around

[skylucy]

36. Oh yeah! Thanks for reminding me how much fun that was. Gotta remember to switch to

Fox after CNN/MSNBC call it for Hillary.

[tazkcmo]

30. none.

I stopped feeding the TV beast decades ago.

[mountain grammy]

31. I'll be listening to John Fuglesang

Frank Conniff and company on Sirius.

[musicblind]

33. I'm a CNN guy.

They are slower to call states, but they have great commentary and I love John King on their "magic wall." lol

[20895DEM]

34. Definitely watching FOX NEWS. I want to feed off Sean Hannity's salty tears

Remember the Karl Rove meltdown on Ohio. That was comedy gold. How can you risk missing something likes that.

[asiliveandbreathe]

35. I haven't watched much - just can't stand the pundits - other than

Lawrence and Joy - even Rachel got under my skin..will probably mute anything that may be on -AZ local TV is disgusting...hubby will have it on..maybe I'll just put on my ipod and listen to music....

I have become so cynical, becoming more snarky by the day..and I don't like what this election has done to me, or my friends and family - I find some PEACE here at DU..so I might just find an elections site on-line and watch the numbers - just don't know...

Be well all.....thank you for being so supportive of everyone here.... stronger together

[DonViejo]

37. Stay online, have MSNBC on in the background.

[Dem2]

38. MSNBC

There's no other choice, the other places make me want to vomit.

[stamp the rooster]

40. Will watch

MSNBC. But if Hillary starts to pull away early I will switch to watch the FOX meltdown. I never watch FOX, but I actually did see turd blossom lose it after the 2012 Ohio call. Fun times.

[workinclasszero]

42. I will break my NO FOX rule when Hillary is declared the winner

Must see TV right there LOL

[Capt. Obvious]

44. MSNBC

[Foggyhill]

45. Tend to go were the candidate is, in person. Pretty depressing in Boston in 2004, but 2008

perked me up .

[SummerSnow]

46. I will flip from CNN to MSNBC, but if Hillary wins I will switch to Faux news to see the meltdown

Imo, this election will not end on November 8th. it will be a repeat of Bush /Gore

[QED]

49. Netflix

I am so sick of this election cycle. And the talking heads will just drone on and on like Joe Buck.

[OkSustainAg]

50. i will be here

reading the DU play by play.

[longship]

51. Not much choice here.

ABC, CBS, and PBS are the only channels. No cable here or broadband INet either. And no NBC.

I'll choose PBS.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

52. MSNBC and CNN mainly, unless they have some tRump idiot spewing ... Then a

quick switch to PBS or CSPAN. I'll even unblock Faux Lies if/when Hillary is killing it!

I will have a death grip on the remote, my family understands.

Needless to say ... I'll have my tablet in hand to follow DU and other news sources.

[C_U_L8R]

53. MSNBC and not for the reason I thought

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Usually I tune in for Joy, Rachel, and Lawrence.
I also enjoy Matthews quite a bit when he's not pushing his own ideas.
But on election night I think the person I will listen to most closely
is Steve Schmidt. He transcends his party line with really smart insights
and I find him to be a fair guy. What a surprise.

[demigoddess]

56. PBS, no commercials and no drama

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[bananas]

58. Democracy Now and local news stations

http://m.democracynow.org/live_stream_page/55

WATCH: Election Night 2016 Coverage with Democracy Now!

On Tuesday Nov. 8, Democracy Now! will broadcast a 5-hour election night special. Amy Goodman and Juan González will report real-time results from presidential, gubernatorial and congressional races, as well as covering ballot initiatives from around the country.

Democracy Now!'s election night special will include interviews and perspectives that you won't hear anywhere else as we cover results of this historic election.

How to watch

Stream our election night special LIVE here starting at 7pm ET on Tuesday, November 8th
http://www.democracynow.org/live/watch_election_night_2016_coverage_with

or tune in on:
Across the US: Free Speech TV (Dish Network Ch. 9415 & DirecTV Ch. 348)
Across the US: Link TV (Dish Network 9410 & DirecTV Ch. 375)
New York City: MNN in Manhattan (Time Warner Cable 1993 and Verizon FiOS 37)
Washington DC: WHUT-TV Ch. 32 & 33

Check your local Democracy Now! station for listings.

Please check back later for full transcript.

[RAFisher]

59. TYT

For the lolz

[renate]

60. I'll flip between CNN and MSNBC

I like Steve Schmidt and Nicole Wallace and that Charlie guy (Sykes?) much more than I like CNN's Republicans, so when that blonde Trump woman is talking on CNN I will flip to MSNBC, and go back to CNN when Hugh Hewitt is on.

(I like Steve Kornacki [sp?], myself. I know a lot of people here don't, but I find him appealing. And I like Chris Matthews when he's not interrupting people, which is usually, unfortunately.)

And then to Fox when it's over.

[DFW]

61. WDR

In fact, I'll be part of their all-night studio crowd.