Yup.
The purpose of the 24/7 Media is to sell advertising.
24/7 scares the Media Suits into covering the most emotional news available to them.
Win, lose or draw, the 24/7 Media will always be able to sell advertising.
Just think of the new advertising that they can sell once the entire Medical Insurance Industry in America has been Nationalized !
I can see it now, - - - -
You already are. I can't escape the government funded announcements telling us all the wonderful things about the new health care law on even our Clear Channel owned station which broadcasts mostly conservative talk radio.