Why Are The Cable News Networks Providing Complete Coverage Of The Sotomayor Hearings?....... [View All]

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I know this is a historic appointment - but I would venture to say that most Americans unless they are political wonks are not watching the complete coverage. I also think that this takes the pressure off of the networks to actually report news and come up with material to fill the time otherwise. But I just heard that the Repugs might ask for even more time to question Sotomayor and now I'm beginning to think that they are asking for more time because they know that the event is telecast in its entirety. This just gives the Repugs a forum to be seen and heard on - more of a chance to mug for the camera and get more air time - to say something outrageous or to get soundbites for the RW hate mongers like Rush, Hannity, Beck, etc.

Am I being too cynical here?