Almanac: At the Capitol

It is a tale of two cities here at the Republican State Convention in Rochester. There's the TVland and the rest of press row. On the TV risers for the start of the convention we are the only station here. Now I know the main news is Sen. Coleman's endorsement later this afternoon. But the contrast to the other mediums is striking. The print, blogger, radio row is packed. As one print reporter just said "it's crowded." It's too bad TV stations aren't spending the time and effort to be here. It's my medium and I feel bad this is the reality. The issue of the Ron Paul delegates is being discussed now. I know there were some cameras at Paul's rally earlier. I've just never been so lonely at a state convention and it's becoming a running joke for the delegates walking by.