Published: March 31, 2008
CN8, The Comcast Network is the Leading Source for News and Information on the Historic Pennsylvania Primary
PHILADELPHIA, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- CN8, The Comcast Network today
announced its plans to provide extensive coverage of the critically-important
April 22 Pennsylvania primary, offering comprehensive, interactive news and
feature programming available on air, online and ON DEMAND throughout April.
Unlike traditional networks which are sending teams to Pennsylvania, CN8 is
already utilizing its more than 120 PA-based employees, its six studios across
the state, and its dozens of hosts, contributors and political experts who
cover Pennsylvania and presidential politics 365 days a year.
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CN8 will be the leading source for in-depth news and analysis for the
Pennsylvania primary, with a scope of coverage that includes on-the-street
interviews with voters; in studio reports and breaking news analysis; live
updates from campaign headquarters; special reports on the economy's impact on
the election; and much more. Coverage will span all of CN8's issues-oriented
original programs, from its morning show through the late night lineup, led by
the most experienced team in Pennsylvania politics, and covering both the
primary and its impact to regional viewers and the national election.
CN8's political team will host special coverage and up-to-the-minute
reports on original programs including "Your Morning;" "Art Fennell Reports;"
"It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle;" "Money Matters Today;" "Larry Kane: Voice of
Reason;" and "Roll Call TV with Robert Tranyham." Pennsylvania primary
highlights include a road tour throughout the state on "Your Morning;" a
deeper look at the candidates' economic policies on "Money Matters Today;"
analysis of political issues heating up the campaign trail on "Roll Call TV;"
a special broadcast from Philadelphia's City Hall on "Art Fennell Reports;"
and more. On primary day, April 22, Lynn Doyle will host an extended edition
of "It's Your Call" from the network'sPhiladelphia headquarters, beginning at
8 p.m. and featuring live updates and reports from across the state throughout
the evening.
Providing regional viewers from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C.
with smart, relevant political coverage has been a hallmark of CN8 since its
inception in 1996, and the network's experience reporting on Pennsylvania
politics is far-reaching. Highlights include coverage of the 2006 mid-term
elections; the 2000 Republican National Convention; gubernatorial and
senatorial races;Philadelphia mayoral elections and debates; Pennsylvania
Gov. Ed Rendell's inaugural addresses; and thousands of Comcast Newsmakers
interviews including hundreds of "Candidates On Demand" interviews with
Pennsylvania candidates.
Additionally, CN8's team has extensive political experience and
Pennsylvania roots, with hosts such as Lynn Doyle whose experience includes
interviews with some of the most intriguing minds of our time including Gloria
Allred and Mikhail Gorbachev; Larry Kane, aPhiladelphia news veteran who has
interviewed every president from Lyndon Johnson to George W. Bush and covered
more than 21 national political conventions; and Robert Traynham, CN8's D.C.
bureau chief and a former political staffer on Capitol Hill and communications
director for presidential and senatorial campaigns.
"By leveraging CN8's vast statewide expertise and resources, as well as
Comcast's unique services like ON DEMAND, we are able to offer our viewers
coverage of the Pennsylvania primary and its impact that traditional networks
simply cannot provide," said Jon Gorchow, vice president and general manager
of CN8, The Comcast Network. "We are Pennsylvania, and our award-winning team
of locally-based hosts and political experts know the people, regions and
issues that impact the voters of this state. Equally important, we have the
ability to provide viewers outside of Pennsylvania with an inside look at this
significant political event."
"Pennsylvania is now a major player in the outcome of this year's
presidential nomination process," said Lynn Doyle, CN8 political director and
host of "It's Your Call." "By deeply exploring these candidates' views and the
issues that are of importance to the state and our nation, we are able to
provide our viewers with the information they need to make an informed
decision at the polls."
Beginning March 31, CN8 will issue regular news updates highlighting the
network's daily programming for the Pennsylvania primary. Coverage will also
be available online at http://www.CN8.tv and to Comcast Digital Cable
subscribers through Comcast's ON DEMAND service. The initiative follows CN8's
launch of "America's Next President," the network's most expansive election
package to date, tracking all major events leading up to the presidential
election.
About CN8, The Comcast Network
CN8, The Comcast Network is owned and operated by Comcast Cable
Communications, Inc., a division of Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA;
CMCSK), the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and
communications products and services. CN8, The Comcast Network provides more
than 9 million Comcast cable viewers with a unique brand of live, interactive
television delivered over its own fiber-optic network to 12 states and 20
television markets stretching from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. CN8
was founded in 1996 and has quickly grown to become the nation's leading
regional cable network, airing more than 90 hours a week of original
programming from its six studios in theBaltimore,Boston, Delaware, New York,
Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. areas, and dozens of satellite studios. CN8
provides in-depth coverage and analysis of special events and important news
that broadcast networks often ignore. Since its inception, CN8 has delivered
on its mission to continually reshape and revolutionize regional television
and its relevance to local, regional and national viewers. CN8 is a member of
The White House Correspondents' Association and its programming and hosts have
been honored by the industry with more than 370 regional Emmy Award
nominations.
Press Contacts: Laura Egbert / CN8 Mid-Atlantic / 610.650.1244
Robin Moleux / CN8 New England / 617.562.4301
Amy Norcini / CN8 Potomac / 610.650.2924
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