CNN’s John King and his ‘magic wall’ keep viewers entranced

As the US election has dragged on and people remain glued to their screens, a new type of celebrity has emerged: the results analyst. And none has been more popular than CNN’s John King. King, CNN’s chief national correspondent since 2005, has been a nearly constant presence for viewers, fronting the broadcaster’s “magic wall” tirelessly through the week. With the coronavirus pandemic leading to vastly more postal votes, which take longer to…