Chad Bascombe

Bio

Backwards never, Occasionally clever, Brooklyn forever. Proud American University Eagle, lover of maps.
Top 5 Ways to Host the Best Election Watch Party Ever
By Chad Bascombe
You’ve watched the debates, studied the issues and cast your vote early. You’ve rallied friends, debated on Facebook and maybe even volunteered or donated. In short, you’ve done your part — or maybe you haven’t, and you wish you had. Nevertheless,…
The Second Presidential Debate in Haikus
By Chad Bascombe
debate summaries in haiku format. 8:48 PM:  Candy Crowley:  Five Minutes to go 9:00 PM:   Candy Crowley: Wearing Black tonight 9:04 PM: The Economy. Mitt Romney:  Jobs! I know this one!  Obama: Let's keep the jobs here! 9:10 PM: Romney: I said…
2nd Presidential Debate: Live Blog, Live Stream *Live Haikus!*
By Chad Bascombe
Tweets from @policymicchad/conservatives Tweets from @policymicchad/liberals Debate Time: 9:00 PM EST Location: Hofsra University, Long Island, NY Where to Watch: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CSPAN and RIGHT HERE, courtesy of PBS' online feed. Tonight,…
Arizona Senate Debate: Who Won Arizona Senate Debate, Carmona vs Flake
By Chad Bascombe
The second of three debates between two candidates vying to replace retiring Arizona Senator Jon Kyl (R) took place Monday night less than a week after "early voting" opened for the state's voters. At one point, while responding to a point made by…
Sunday News Roundup: Stephen Colbert, Martha Raddatz and Buzz Bissinger Lead Strong Lineup
By Chad Bascombe
The highlights from this week’s Sunday news shows include America’s favorite news satirist, the moderators of last week’s and this week’s debates and a writer, author and former Obama donor whose recent support of Mitt Romney has earned him the…
Martha Raddatz on ABC This Week Interview, and the Sunday Political Shows Rundown
By Chad Bascombe
The highlights from this week’s Sunday news shows include America’s favorite news satirist, the moderators of last week’s and this week’s debates and a writer, author and former Obama donor whose recent support of Mitt Romney has earned him the…
Jerry Sandusky Sentence: Penn State Students and Civic Institutions Face Turning Point
By Chad Bascombe
On Tuesday morning, one day after Jerry Sandusky released an audio statement proclaiming his innocence on local radio, a Pennsylvania judge sentenced the former Penn State assistant football coach to 30 to 60 years in prison for his sexual abuse of…
TMobile, MetroPCS Merger and FreedomPop Free Internet Plans Highlight New Era of Consumer Choice
By Chad Bascombe
On Wednesday, the nation’s fourthlargest cell phone service provider, T-Mobile announced plans to merge with MetroPCS, a prepaid cell service company, in a move aimed at expanding the combined company’s nationwide coverage area while continuing to…
TV News Search and Borrow: The Newest Technology That Could Transform Internet Media
By Chad Bascombe
A website known for preserving working copies of some of the internet's earliest websites has set its sights on an even more ambitious project: making television news — everything from local “Eyewitness News” and all the way up to cable news…
NBC Neglected the Paralympics 2012: No Wonder America Finished 6th in Medals, Behind China and Russia
By Chad Bascombe
The Paralympics are easy to ignore. Absent the involvement of a celebrity, like Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee "blade runner" who competed in the Olympics, or race car driver Alex Zanardi, its events don't make the front page. There's no…