Coverage of US election in Australia

[The Spornstar]

Does anyone know which of the local networks will be covering the election? And will it be a live feed of a US network?

Any details would be much appreciated.

 

[Messenger]

SBS.

But for the best coverage get thee to the internet.

 

[likka]

Insiders is dedicating their entire hour to a US election preview next Sunday morning... should make the actual election coverage easier to follow for those not overly familiar with US electoral process.

 

[DaveW]

In 2004, channel nine broadcast the CBS feed and channel seven NBC.

 

[stuart27]

SBS is the most likely FTA network to do a live results feed, but in 04 the commercial stations all had updates throughout the day, so I'm sure you'll find a broadcast.

But, as said before, for better coverage, get thee to the internet.

Or better yet, get thee Foxtel. Sky News do an awesome job of elections, but you've got CNN and BBC there too. Faux News is an option as well, if you're into a bit of Republican delusion.

But nothing tops the election coverage I have been waiting ages for:

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report present
Indecision 2008: America's Choice
Thursday November 6, 6.30pm, The Comedy Channel

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[camsmith]

Faux News is an option as well, if you're into a bit of Republican delusion.

But nothing tops the election coverage I have been waiting ages for:

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report present
Indecision 2008: America's Choice
Thursday November 6, 6.30pm, The Comedy Channel

You're clearly into Democrat delusion.

Anyone else hate hearing Australian reporters cover US elections? It just annoys me.

 

[Freo Big Fella]

SBS has the best coverage for me last time around. CNN's website is pretty good as well.

 

[Z_K]

You're clearly into Democrat delusion

Who do you reckon will be more requiring of delusional opinion in a week, Cameron?

Anyone hate hearing Australian reporters cover US elections? It just annoys me.

Australian reporters covering anything annoys me.

 

[apollo_creed]

You're clearly into Democrat delusion.

Anyone hate hearing Australian reporters cover US elections? It just annoys me.

Colbert is a conservative icon.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

SBS has the best coverage for me last time around. CNN's website is pretty good as well.

I followed the 2004 election via CNN's website, so I'll probably be doing the same this time around.

 

[groverjones]

I followed the 2004 election via CNN's website, so I'll probably be doing the same this time around.

Yep I did the same. The fact that the counting will be going on during our working hours on Wednesday will ensure I make the same choice this time around.

 

[apollo_creed]

Yep I did the same. The fact that the counting will be going on during our working hours on Wednesday will ensure I make the same choice this time around.

There's another obvious choice.

 

[lizrene555]

CNN and of course the Republican station Fox News

 

[stuart27]

Colbert is a conservative icon.

Colbert is a God.

 

[Father Jack]

I'll have both the internet and probably CNN happening. I wonder if there will be another moment like in 2000 when I was staring at an electoral map and Florida mysteriously moved from 'Gore' to 'undecided'.

I've taken the day off work this time around.

 

[stuart27]

SBS has the best coverage for me last time around. CNN's website is pretty good as well.

I've had CNN's Election Centre as my homepage since the primaries began.
Very good coverage.

 

[stuart27]

You're clearly into Democrat delusion.

If wanting competent US governance is Democrat delusion, then sign me up.

Anyway, Jon and Stephen show that you don't have to be anti-Republican to be funny...only that it's just much, much easier that way.

Anyone else hate hearing Australian reporters cover US elections? It just annoys me.

If I hear Barack Obama's name pronounced 'Bar-ick' one more time I'm not going to be happy.

Peter Hitchener, this means you.

 

[Refried Noodle]

FOX might be good for a laugh.

 

[immortalmike]

FOX might be good for a laugh.

Only if Obama wins.

 

[krusden]

I'll have both the internet and probably CNN happening. I wonder if there will be another moment like in 2000 when I was staring at an electoral map and Florida mysteriously moved from 'Gore' to 'undecided'.

I've taken the day off work this time around.

As they say in Monty python "you lucky, lucky bastard"! I will be AT work but am determined to achieve bugger all and dedicate my day to watching coverage on the net. Much like I did for the debates.
Watching the election is more important than work anyway IMO

 

[Dont be a lemon]

On the free-to-air front:

Seven have "Seven News Special Presentation" from 11.00am-2.00pm AEDT.

Nine have "National Nine News Special" from 11.00am-3.00pm AEDT.

SBS have "America Decides: The Presidential Election Result 2008 Live" from 3.30-6.30pm AEDT.

I'm guessing all three will mostly be simulcasts from American networks (I'm guessing NBC for Seven, ABC [America] for Nine, and CNN for SBS) with some local stuff periodically.

ABC have "ABC News Special" from 5.30-6.30pm in each state which I imagine will be a wrap-up style show with news clips, interviews in the studio, and commentary from their foreign correspondents in the US.

Me personally I don't have anything on that day so I will probably be sleeping in till about 12.00pm Perth time But when I wake up I'll be using the NPR, PBS and New York Times websites as well as watching Seven or Nine but I'll switch to SBS when they start.

 

[camsmith]

I will be avoiding all Australian Channels.

Probably flick between Fox News and CNN. That's after my round of golf.

 

[waspy]

Forget the Aussie networks if you have Foxtel and get the genuine coverage. I'm thinking along your lines cam, Fox News and CNN alternating. Fair and balanced of course.

and these sites...
www.fivethirtyeight.com
www.cnn.com
www.thegreenpapers.com

and probably the Drudge Report for a laugh at the exit poll shenanigans.

 

[Dasher39]

I'll be in a meeting all day, will have to rely on checking "Planet 3" on my mobile in the breaks!

 

[camsmith]

Further to what Captain Afterworld has posted....

US Presidential Election: your guide

(all times are AEDST):

ABC

ABC News Breakfast 6am ABC2. ABC2 will provide live coverage leading up to the close of polls.

12pm The Midday Report an extended one hour edition of The Midday Report to provide the earliest comprehensive coverage of the result after the polls close. This extended News edition will include live rolling coverage from the U.S, as well as expert analysts in the studio with presenter Ros Childs. 1 hr.
There will also be extra TV News updates across the afternoon between regular programming to provide the latest results

5:30pm Tony Jones will host a one-hour U.S Election Special. The program will provide the latest news on the result of this historic U.S Presidential election, together with expert analysis of what it means for the U.S, Australia and the world. Joining Tony Jones in the studio, for their analysis, will be former NSW Premier, Bob Carr and author Robert Manne and in Washington, journalist and author Christopher Hitchens and regular Lateline guest, Time magazine’s assistant managing editor, Michael Duffy. There will be crosses to ABC Correspondents in Washington, Chicago and Phoenix, with the latest news and results and the most comprehensive coverage of the U.S Presidential election. Coverage will continue at 7pm with ABC News, followed by The 7.30 Report and Lateline at 10.30pm.

Seven


11am Seven News. Seven’s coverage will begin from the moment the polls close on the American East Coast at 11am AEDT, Wednesday November 5. Seven’s American broadcast partner, NBC – the leader in television news in the United States - will provide expansive live coverage of the count as well as on-the-spot reports from the Barack Obama and John McCain camps. This Seven News initiative – in conjunction with NBC News - recognises that this US Presidential Election is the most significant in decades. (3 hrs)

Nine

10:00am Nine News Special: US Presidential Election. Join Michael Usher for our LIVE coverage of the US Election. (4 hrs)

SBS

2:30 pm America Decides: The Presidential Election Result 2008 Live - (LIVE in all centres.) On election day World News Australia’s Anton Enus will present special coverage using live CNN feeds, reports from SBS’s Walkley award-winning senior correspondent Brian Thomson and others on the ground, and analysis from experts in the studio. (An SBS Production) (4 hrs)

8:30pm Dateline - Dateline’s last show for 2008 will air on the day that Americans decide their new president. Host George Negus will be in Washington D.C, keeping viewers in touch with the Obama and McCain camps, and crossing the country to wherever news is breaking. In the studio with George will be key commentators Martin Walker, United Press International editor, and James Wolfensohn, former president of the World Bank. Correspondents in Chicago and Phoenix will report back on the atmosphere in both cities, and the reaction of the two Presidential candidates. In addition, Dateline video journalist Amos Roberts takes a fascinating journey with a group of undecided voters in the swing state of Pennsylvania, as they try to figure out who to support. Whatever the outcome, Dateline’s last show for 2008 will give an insight into how the new US Administration is likely to handle world affairs, the economy and its relationship with Australia.

SKY News

Sky News will offer Australians unrivalled coverage as Americans vote for a new President on Wednesday November 5th. Sky News has the unique ability to offer 2 channels of complete coverage drawing on the worldwide resources of America’s ABC Network and Sky News UK.
On Sky News on channel 601 you will see the day unfold as Americans will see it. Every moment, every comment, every high and every low, presented by leading commentators including Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos and a team of reporters across the United States.
On the Sky News Business Channel on 602; an international perspective as we present coverage from Sky News UK presented by Jeremy Thompson in New York. Andrew Wilson will host a barbecue for ordinary voters.
Adam Boulton will provide analysis from Washington, while Martin Stanford will update results using state-of-the-art touch-screen technology. Plus Sky News Political Editor David Speers will be in Washington making sure we have got the Australian angle covered with regular crosses and analysis throughout the day.
Two channels, two perspectives, unrivalled coverage.

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/us-presidential-election-your-guide.html