In defense of FOX do you suppose they were the last to get the word by design? One of the reports said they had just got word from the Kennedy spokes person of his death. I’ll bet it was done on purpose.
No question that it was. And, I couldn't care less that FNC was last. However, it's the fact that they were an unorganized mess after they finally got the news and tried to report it. They were disastrous.
This is what FNC desperately needs to improve before they become the first stop in breaking news, rather than CNN. FNC has sewn up the battle for the political junkies. But, less politically engaged middle America still turns to CNN and the broadcast networks for special or breaking news coverage.
Yes, the thought did cross my mind that perhaps the ‘confirmation’ for FNC was intentionally delayed by the Kennedy’s.
That still doesn’t explain why they went BACK to Greta.
Also - they first announced it at the bottom of the hour break - to me it spoke more of convenience than anything.
I can understand being late to a story - especially one where partisan matters can come into play and CNN/MSNBC may be given a heads up(although in this age 15 minutes is forever). I cannot understand or forgive the fact that they continually cover breaking and ongoing news in top/bottom breaks filled with replays of punditry in between.
I agree. I’m sure the ostammer people on scene are controlling the message and its distribution. I’m happy Fox gave the story short shrift in return.