Comcast launches all-Obama channel

[ClarkUSA]

No biggie, but this is something I thought some DUers would enjoy knowing. I'll have to check what channel it is in my area.

Do you need Obama coverage 24 hours a day? In several markets, Comcast cable is launching an all-Obama, On Demand channel. (In D.C., it's channel 963).

Leading up to Inauguration, the channel will offer a number of Obama-related programs, according to a release: "Barack Obama’s most famous speeches to date, from his keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 2004 through his election night victory speech in Grant Park; Barack Obama biography; Michelle Obama’s 2008 Democratic National Convention speech; a tour of the White House; and the history of Air Force One."

Dish Network launched an all-Obama channel during the campaign.

I can't imagine Comcast doing this had McCain won the GE. :rofl:

[AtomicKitten]

1. Yes, I need it. I need it bad. n/t

[ClarkUSA]

3. Heh heh... wait until they replay Inauguration Day over and over again.

;)

[FrenchieCat]

2. I hope that Comcast is bringing this to the Bay Area!

I have everything premium that Comcast has to offer.....and although I have been contemplating getting rid of some of it (cause it is costing me small monthly fortune), if that is in the offering, I would hold back on getting back to basics.

[ClarkUSA]

4. Call them and ask which channel it's on... just think of the ratings they'll get in CA!

I'm in the same place as you re: Comcast but now... :D

[AtomicKitten]

6. It's already here. Did you miss the convention speeches? Ended 12-31-08. n/t

[FrenchieCat]

9. Well I did find the On Demand Election offerings, and one could choose

Dem or Republican....and in choosing Dem, many of the convention speeches were being offered. And yes, I looked for it againt at some point, and it was gone. Is that the one?

[AtomicKitten]

10. Must be the one. n/t

[NYC_SKP]

5. Sweet, so Comcast does something right, something very right.

I knew about the Dish coverage, glad we're getting it! :toast:

[npk]

7. Too bad I can't stand Comcast

I long ago canceled their sorry ass cable service after I was told I would have to wait four days for those idiots to send a tech out to my house to fix my cable, after they disconnected my service when they were suppose to disconnect the neighbors. Sorry I don't put up with that shit.

[Cha]

8. Freepers' heads

:nuke: Sounds educational after the last 8 years.

[Shakespeare]

12. Once in awhile, when reading things like this in the news, I pause and wonder about their reaction.

And then I smile broadly and go on. :rofl:

[Saturday]

11. Comcast took away Cspan2 in my area. They stink. nt

[Clio the Leo]

13. Key word "in some markets"

and those markets apparently dont include mine. :(

[ClarkUSA]

15. Sorry to hear that.

Comcast must be targeting big media markets in pro-Obama states.

[firedupdem]

14. I wish DirecTV would do something like this. I'm in Nebraska

though, so I probably still wouldn't see it.

[bunnies]

16. Comcast had an Obama channel during the campaign too.

We've had the Obama channel on Comcast for months.

[ClarkUSA]

17. Wow. Lucky you.

I didn't know about it until now. :(

[bunnies]

18. We found it by accident.

I dont even think they advertised. Kinda strange.

During the election though, it was just an info-mercial type thing playing over and over. You didnt miss much. :hi:

[ClarkUSA]

19. Comcast should advertise this, eh?

Thanks for making me feel better.

Isn't it great that we came this far since a year ago? Next time, New Hampshire Democrats will go Obama all the way. Fool me once...

:hi:

[bunnies]

20. ugh. I'll never forget that night...

I was drunk, distraught and weeping like a child. *sigh* At least we pulled it out in November! :hi: I remember many here thought NH would go to McCain. We've come a long way baby! :toast:

[ClarkUSA]

21. But Barack gave the best concession speech ever that night. One that inspired will.i.am...

So all's well that ends well. :toast:

BTW, I'm thinking of moving up to NH with my family in a year or so. :)

[bunnies]

22. Its still my favorite of all his speeches.

I cant believe Rolling Stone left it out of their commemorative issue. Six of his "best" speeches and they leave that one out?! What the hell were they thinking? :shrug:

NH. Don't move up here in the winter if you currently live somewhere warm. Imho, its rather hellish up here this time of year. brrr. Other than that though, NH is great - I'm probably biased because I grew up here. :) But, yes. You should come on up! :bounce: We have far few DUers 'round these parts. :hi: What part are you thinking of? The seacoast area totally rules.

[ClarkUSA]

24. Many journalists consider it his best ever, too. The man is a leader full of the poetry of Grace.

I have the commemorative Rolling Stone issue, too. I have a feeling the editors of RS are rocking to a different vibe --
maybe they didn't want to dwell on the bitter NH loss. :shrug:

As for NH, what seacoast towns do you recommend? We are looking at farmsteads but am not picky. I like historic
properties, which makes NH easy to love. We are not in a hurry to move but are planning to sell our home when
the market gets better in 2010 after we make some needed upgrades. We're planning a trip to NH this summer
to take a look, though. :)

[snooper2]

23. This is okay with ONE CONDITION

The Obama Channel had better not get better viewership than LOGO

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: