MSNBC's Decision 2000 Coverage: A Deep Dive into the Conventions

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As the world watched, MSNBC presented a comprehensive coverage of the 2000 US presidential elections, anchored by John Hockenberry and John Gibson. The broadcast featured a diverse range of guests, including Chuck Todd, Ramona Ripston, and Kamala Lopez, among others. In this article, we will delve into the key takeaways from the coverage, highlighting the most critical information and context.

Key Takeaways:

  • The broadcast began at 5:03 p.m. Pacific Time with Chuck Todd discussing the latest convention news, setting the tone for the evening's coverage.
  • Ramona Ripston from the ACLU joined at 5:12 p.m. to discuss convention protests, providing insight into potential controversies surrounding the events.
  • Kamala Lopez, an actress and activist, appeared at 5:40 p.m. to discuss Hispanics in Hollywood who support Gore, highlighting a key demographic in the election.
  • Howard Fineman from Newsweek joined at 6:20 p.m. to discuss the latest convention news, offering expert analysis and insights.
  • Frank Luntz, a Republican pollster, appeared at 6:25 p.m. to share the Republican viewpoint, providing contrast to the Democratic perspective.
  • Chuck Dolan, former executive director of the Democratic Governor's Association, joined at 6:33 p.m. to discuss the transition from Clinton to Gore, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Democratic campaign.
  • Ray Brown, an MSNBC legal analyst, and Wanda Akin, an attorney, discussed diversity at the conventions at 6:45 p.m., highlighting the importance of representation in the election.
  • Rich Galen, a contributor to Mullings.com, appeared at 7 p.m. to compare party speeches, analyzing the content and tone of the respective campaigns.
  • The evening culminated with live streaming coverage of Hillary Clinton's and President Clinton's speeches, offering real-time coverage of the conventions.

Statistics:

  • MSNBC.com was the number one news site in audience data tracked by Media Metrix(tm) (no specific date mentioned).
  • MSNBC.com provided expanded content through partnerships with multiple news outlets, including The Washington Post, Newsweek, and The Wall Street Journal.
  • The broadcast featured a diverse range of guests, including 12 speakers across various topics.

Sources:

  • DECISION2000.MSNBC.COM
  • MSNBC.com
  • US Newswire News Provided by COMTEX
  • Media Metrix(tm)
  • The Washington Post
  • Newsweek
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • ZDNet
  • MSN Money Central(tm)
  • The Sporting News
  • Expedia(tm)
  • E! Online
  • Pencil News
  • FEED magazine
  • Science magazine
  • inc.com
  • Internet Broadcasting Systems
  • Pioneer Newspapers
  • MSNBC Cable
  • NBC News
  • Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)
  • NBC News (NYSE:GE.)