Senior reporter Ben Said will report from Washington, DC and editor-in-chief Debora Patta will report from Chicago, the presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama's hometown. Should Obama beat senator John McCain at the polls, he will be the first black President of the United States.
Says Julie Maritz, field producer for eNews Channel: “We will be covering many angles for our African viewers, such as how the economic downturn is affecting voter sentiments, America's war on terror, the role of race and gender in this election, the youth vote, (who are increasingly becoming involved in politics), the role of faith and religion in this election and the major challenges that will face the new president. We will also be covering a story about African Americans in Washington, DC and what Barack Obama symbolises for them.”
The crew will also travel to Virginia, which is a swing state, to find out what the tipping point is for potential Republican and Democrat voters. They will be at polling stations on voting day Tuesday 4 November.
The eNews team will be filming at various famous American monuments and memorials, so that viewers can see the best of America's history. High profile interviews with various experts and analysts have been confirmed, to bring viewers vital background insight into the numerous angles and stories.
In addition, 3rd Degree's Debora Patta will also cross over live on Tuesday 4 November and Wednesday 5 November from Chicago, at 8pm on e.tv.
On Tuesday 4 November when the polls in America open, Patta will bring you interviews, analysis and views from the American public
And on Wednesday 5 November at 8pm, a special 3rd Degree will broadcast the results and the reactions, the victories and concession speeches - a crucial turning point in US history.
Says Debora Patta: “eNews will leave no stone unturned in this exclusive coverage of one of the world's most important elections.”
