Ta-Nehisi Coates responds to the ‘no MLK’ complaint

If you were wondering (because I know you were) what the fashion press had to say about Michelle Obama’s floral dress last night, here’s Women’s Wear Daily with some analysis: Michelle Obama gave another nod to New York fashion on Thursday night as Sen. Barack Obama accepted his nomination in Denver. The potential First Lady […]

The NYT’s many arms of coverage at Invesco

When being at the convention does matter

It’s perhaps worth noting, courtesy of the NYT’s Caucus Blog, that the Democratic National Committee has Got The Media’s Back. No, I’m not talking about the Starz Green Room. The committee is thoughtfully providing a parting gift—a “survival kit” for those reporters who will, poor souls, move far away from the massages, smoothies and yoga […]

NYT doesn’t really cover Kerry’s speech

The Boston Globe has had Massachusetts delegates blogging throughout the convention. The New York Times has interviews with delegates about what they hope to hear Obama address in tonight’s speech at Invesco Field. How useful have they been? The Globe’s blog, called “Mass Voices,” has been interesting to read, because the delegates have been responding […]

After two full minutes of applause from the convention floor, Bill Clinton in his speech tonight vouched for Barack Obama, saying, “Everything I learned in my eight years as president and in the work I’ve done since, in America and across the globe, has convinced me that Barack Obama is the man for this job.” […]

Following up on Clint’s scene-setting description of reporters disgruntled that MSNBC commentators chatted over former Republican congressman Jim Leach’s speech Monday night, here are a few more call-outs on broadcast decisions to cut away from speeches in order to provide some pundit talk (and a not so shabby reason to consider watching uncut streaming video): […]

Staying home and grumbling doesn’t help convention coverage