Kyra Phillips to Lead HLN's Convention Coverage

Network to focus on issues affecting voters, delegates

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 8/15/2012 2:50:44 PM

HLN anchor Kyra Phillips, who recently moved over from the flagship CNN network, will lead HLN's convention coverage, it was announced Wednesday.

Phillips will anchor live reports from the political conventions in Tampa, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C. during Morning Express with Robin Meade and Evening Express and throughout the day.

HLN's coverage will focus on delegates and voters rather than politicians' podium speeches, with features like "Moms Matter 2012," where Phillips and a panel of delegate moms attending the RNC and DNC conventions will discuss issues important to their vote.

In "The Voters Next Door" segment, HLN will profile undecided voters in Florida with weekly updates on their views on the candidates through Election Day.