PHILADELPHIA — The three networks have given the Democrats 40 percent more air time than the Republicans during their convention, according to the GOP.

Republican National Committee advisor Sean Spicer tweeted:

"3 networks have given @TheDemocrats 40% more air time: @DemConvention 13hrs 21 min to @GOPconvention 9 hrs 47 mins."

3 networks have given @thedemocrats 40% more air time: @demconvention 13hrs 21 min to @GOPconvention 9 hrs 47 mins https://t.co/Er7lhvBlVA — Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) July 28, 2016



An RNC analysis said, "Traditionally, TV networks ABC, NBC and CBS have worked to ensure fairness giving each party the primetime hour of 10:00 PM to 11:00PM on Monday through Thursday of their respective parties' conventions. While speeches can go over allotted time, they strive for parity."

But, it added, "Based on our analysis, the networks from nights 1 through 3, gave the DNC 13 hours and 21 minutes of coverage, while giving the RNC 9 hours and 47 minutes during the same nights. Democrats have been given nearly 40 percent more time during prime time to get their message out."

The full memo is here.

Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner's "Washington Secrets" columnist, can be contacted at pbedard@washingtonexaminer.com