The Role of Media in Election Night

John Avlon: The way campaigns talk to news organizations on election night was accurately portrayed. Avlon: There's always been this temptation to treat politics like sports, but it all has such consequences. He says the audience doesn't really need breathless coverage; they just want to know which campaign is in grave danger.Avlon: I think that the public understands that when they're watching on election night, you are also hoping for a certain kind of life as a result.