ia Political Carnival and Crooks & Liars, we learn that Comcast has announced a new venture with RightNetwork, "an independently-owned media company" whose mission is "to entertain, engage, and enlighten Americans who are looking for content that reflects and reinforces their perspective and worldview. RIGHTNETWORK will consistently impact the political and cultural discussions of Americans" (it is set to launch this summer).
(UPDATE: Comcast tells POLITICO that, while it is considering acquiring RightNetwork, Crooks & Liars' headline -- "Comcast partners with teabaggers to bring new right-wing broadcast network online" -- is misleading. Comcast tells me that it has received RightNetwork's pitch (see the .pdf here) but is only considering at this stage whether to partner with them. RightNetwork's preview .pdf seems to suggest the the partnership is as done deal, callingComcast a "partner" and including this quote from Comcast's Ed Snider: "We're creating a welcome place for millions and millions of Americans who've been looking for an entertainment network and media channel that reflects their point-of-view. Rightnetwork will be the perfect platform to entertain, inform and Connect with the American majority about what's right in the world ")
RightNetwork's YouTube page features cameos from Kelsey Grammar and previews for such shows as "Politics & Poker":
It even has its own anthem:
...and its own reality show, "Running":
Turns out to not be true
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