I personally don't watch TV, and I feel that I don't really miss out on anything.
You know, I'm kind of glad I have the privilege of reading about the American presidential election in newspapers, instead of having to watch TV news. As a matter of fact, I believe that many of the problematic aspects of American politics can be traced back to TV.
In this age of information overload it truly is a blessing to be able to thoughtfully digest a well written print article, reading it in my own pace.