For political conventions, cable networks are the go-to channels
Published 8/16/2008 at L.A. Times - TV News
Ratings jumps at Fox News, CNN and MSNBC reward programming that dwarfs what broadcast networks have to offer.
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WHEN THE political parties hold their national conventions in coming weeks, network anchors Brian Williams, Charles Gibson and Katie Couric will have an hourlong special each evening to report on the gatherings. Chuck Todd will have 20 hours a day.
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