CN8, The Comcast Network to Offer Live Bipartisan Coverage of Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates, as Well as Election Night

CN8, The Comcast Network to Offer Live Bipartisan Coverage of Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates, as Well as Election Night

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CN8, The Comcast Network announced today its most expansive election coverage package to date, including live airings of the presidential and vice presidential debates, pre- and post-Election Night specials and live Election Night reporting and analysis of the presidential, federal and state races.

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As part of its "America's Next President" programming, CN8 has aired extensive coverage of the 2008 election. The coverage has spanned many of the network's original programs and will continue to be prominently featured on "It's Your Call," "Roll Call TV," "Voice of Reason," and "Art Fennell Reports."

"The 2008 election looks to be a watershed event, and CN8 has led election coverage since before the primaries, and will continue to do so through the debates, Election Night itself and the inauguration," said Jon Gorchow, vice president and general manager of CN8, The Comcast Network. "By televising these historic events -- as well as making them available online and ON DEMAND -- we're expressing our commitment to top-notch political coverage. It's more important than ever to be informed and CN8 will help our viewers do so through this live, expanded lineup."

CN8's "America's Next President" debate and Election Night coverage follows:

Vice Presidential Debate Thursday, Oct. 2 (9-11 PM)

CN8 brings viewers live coverage of the highly-anticipated Biden/Palin debate from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. CN8 Political Director Lynn Doyle will host an expert panel immediately following what is expected to be a heated discussion. Viewers who miss the initial airing may catch the re-air on Friday, Oct. 3 from 8-10 a.m.

Presidential Debate Tuesday, Oct. 7 (9-11 PM)

CN8 will air the second "town meeting" style McCain/Obama debate live from Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., with Lynn Doyle leading post-coverage analysis and discussion. The debate re-airs on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 8-10 a.m.

Presidential Debate Wednesday, Oct. 15 (9-11 PM)

The third presidential debate will air live on CN8 from Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., followed by CN8 in-studio expert analysis and discussion pertaining to topics such as the economy and domestic policy. The final debate re-airs on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 8-10 a.m.

"Roll Call TV" Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 4 (11:30 AM)

"Roll Call TV with Robert Traynham" features a special Election Day episode live from CN8's Washington, D.C. studio. Roll Call reporters will join host Traynham in studio to preview the historic day's activity, including state-by-state numbers and predictions. The special will re-air at 7:30 p.m. Election Night.

Election Night 2008 Tuesday, Nov. 4 (8 PM-TBD)

CN8 Political Director Lynn Doyle and Reporter Kevin Walsh will co-host the network's live coverage and analysis of the presidential election, featuring a team of political reporters and experts including Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief Robert Traynham, CN8 Director of Business and Consumer News Mary Caraccioli and CN8 Host Steve Adubato. Programming will feature live reports from McCain and Obama campaign headquarters, as well as special coverage of leading federal, state and local races throughout CN8's Maine to Virginia footprint.

CN8's Philadelphia studio will serve as the command center for Election Night programming, with additional support from CN8 studios in Washington, D.C.; Boston; Union, N.J.; and field reports from various campaign headquarters and key battleground states. CN8 will remain on the air until the final vote is cast and the race has been called. Election Night programming will re-air on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon, with pre-emptive breaking news updates throughout the day.

CN8 Election Night, countdown and debate coverage will be made available through Comcast Digital Cable's ON DEMAND service, allowing customers access to these exclusive broadcasts and historic events at a time that best meets their schedules. CN8's live coverage will also stream concurrently via the network's award-winning Web site at http://www.cn8.tv/.

CN8, The Comcast Network

CN8, The Comcast Network provides more than 9 million Comcast cable viewers with a unique brand of live, interactive television delivered over its own fiber-optic network to 12 states and 20 television markets stretching from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. CN8 was founded in 1996 and has quickly grown to become the nation's leading regional cable network, airing more than 90 hours a week of original programming from its six studios in the Baltimore, Boston, Delaware, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. areas. CN8 provides in-depth coverage and analysis of special events and important news that broadcast networks often ignore. Since its inception, CN8 has delivered on its mission to continually reshape and revolutionize regional television and its relevance to local, regional and national viewers. CN8 is a member of The White House Correspondents' Association and its programming and hosts have been honored by the industry with 71 Emmy Awards.

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