Republicans decided the show must go on and, for the most part, television networks followed. Throughout the convention coverage, there were hints that a lot was going on in the wider world. The convention is taking place “in the shadow of huge stories that are happening right now,” CNN's Anderson Cooper said. Networks, after giving extensive coverage to the Democrats last week, are cognizant of being fair to the Republicans. The president has been showing up every night, the president could talk about it.

Source: ABC News August 27, 2020 04:41 UTC