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Fox News Ratings Plunge (Ailes Reaping What He Sowed)
Newser ^ | December 1, 2011 | Mark Russell

Posted on 12/02/2011 4:58:37 AM PST by Timber Rattler

Fox News is still leading the cable news ratings race—but for how long? Fox's overall ratings for November dropped 13% compared to the same month last year, reports Mediabistro.

(Excerpt) Read more at newser.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: ailes; fox; foxnews; foxnewsratings; news; ratings; topten
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To: circlecity

We had it on 2-3 hrs a day for a long time. Since summer, hardly at all. Doubt if it’s been on at all for the past 2 months. Better variety and info on the web. I read FR while we watch HGTV and old sitcom reruns.


41 posted on 12/02/2011 5:32:08 AM PST by NewHampshireDuo
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To: Timber Rattler

Talk radio is where it’s at. GBTV is far more informative than cable news is and it’s not on 24/7.


42 posted on 12/02/2011 5:34:19 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (You have entered an invalid birthday)
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To: Timber Rattler

Fox better stop pushing Romney and get on the Newt-train.


43 posted on 12/02/2011 5:34:22 AM PST by TexasFreeper2009 (Newt Gingrich 2012!)
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To: Timber Rattler

Yup. This is no surprize. Fox is now just like every other ‘news’ station.


44 posted on 12/02/2011 5:34:37 AM PST by Nifster
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To: sickoflibs
I kinda like The Five. That one guy on there bought Perino a hat that said Pe-Rino. They all use Beckel as a punching bag and Whoraldo gets ripped on often, even though he isn't on the show.
45 posted on 12/02/2011 5:35:42 AM PST by Beagle8U (Free Republic -- One stop shopping ....... It's the Conservative Super WalMart for news .)
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To: Timber Rattler
I have not watched fox in over a half a year...and don't intend to in the future.

As far as I'm concerned, fox is just another msm.

46 posted on 12/02/2011 5:36:27 AM PST by Logic n' Reason (N/A)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

CNN usually has better coverage of international events.


47 posted on 12/02/2011 5:37:52 AM PST by onedoug (lf)
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To: cripplecreek

Seriously miss Beck, on the radio and on FNC.

My local radio station dropped his program and “went local”, and it just sucks now.

I’ve been listening to Beck since he started in the Philly radio market back in 2001.

He DID get a little whiney and preachy now and then, but hey, that’s just him. He’s human.

He must have been making some waves and over the target, because Soros sent people to initimidate him.


48 posted on 12/02/2011 5:38:48 AM PST by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

I haven’t had tv since ‘97. I am exposed to it in the occasional hotel room though. My take on Fox is that they are liberal, but just not as liberal as the others. I still found myself sometimes having that desire to throw my shoe at the tv just like in the old days.


49 posted on 12/02/2011 5:39:58 AM PST by cuban leaf (Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
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To: Timber Rattler

I’m to the point where I’ll DVR O’reilly and watch just a segment or two . I can’t watch Hannity any more. He just repeats and repeats himself no matter what guest he happens to have on.


50 posted on 12/02/2011 5:41:59 AM PST by UB355 (Slower traffic keep right)
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To: Timber Rattler

FOX has failed to stay fresh. Same old formats and people.

I think FOX & Friends was a good morning show on weekdays. They really need to replace Grinchin and get someone that isn’t as shrill and overbearing. I have gotten to where I will watch only on days she is replaced by someone less overbearing. ugh.

The other shows are getting boring. Hannity with the stupid All American Panel, Greta dragging out the Juan McCain and Linseeds as though we all want to hear them. The Five is unwatchable. RINOs and Beckel. Dana PerRINO is a RINO snit, totally irritating.

ugh, FOX needs a facelift. I have always wondered why News Channels don’t go with more in depth news and less cooking and silly crap.

I would also like to see FOX start going after Obama and do the vetting on him like they do with our candidates. They have been as bad as MSNBC running with the latest unsourced hit pieces on candidates from our side.


51 posted on 12/02/2011 5:42:16 AM PST by dforest
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To: NFHale

Until they get rid of Beckle and Colmes, I will not watch this now CNN wannabe station!


52 posted on 12/02/2011 5:42:56 AM PST by redflash ("A dog is a dog until you look him in the face, then he is Mr. Dog!")
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To: UB355

I have to add I am so sick and tired of the stupid repeated video they insisted on running during various segments.


53 posted on 12/02/2011 5:45:09 AM PST by UB355 (Slower traffic keep right)
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To: circlecity

I think there is merit to the fact that we aren’t in an election year and thus, ratings naturally will go down for Fox. Having said that, I’m bored by a lot of what they have on too. Its not really that in-depth. And I think cable news is dying anyway. There is a comment under the story that “anyone under the age of senile gets their news from the internet.” That is true no matter how conservative a network is.


54 posted on 12/02/2011 5:45:25 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard ("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
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To: Timber Rattler

Dear Mr. Ailes, I have an idea that might help boost your ratings. If you’d care to hear it, FReep mail me here at FR.


55 posted on 12/02/2011 5:46:05 AM PST by mewzilla (Santelli 2012)
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To: sodpoodle
Replacing Beck with Bob Beckel was the last straw!

We can't watch "The Five." It's one of the most irritating shows I've ever watched. My husband dislikes it even more than I do.
Yeah. I miss Glen. He was the best thing that ever happened to Fox.

56 posted on 12/02/2011 5:46:17 AM PST by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal")
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To: sickoflibs

I used to watch Megyn Kelly, but she keeps putting on Julian Epstein, who lies about Fast and Furious and she lets him get away with it.


57 posted on 12/02/2011 5:46:26 AM PST by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Budget sins can be fixed. Amnesty is irreversible.)
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To: harpu
Allow me to assist in the picture department please! Photobucket
58 posted on 12/02/2011 5:47:32 AM PST by halfright ("Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Je)
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To: SueRae
I can't watch Ted Baxter.

I've actually been warming up to Hannity again, though.

59 posted on 12/02/2011 5:47:32 AM PST by Tribune7 (Perry, Newt, Cain or Santorum)
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To: Timber Rattler

Add in Shep Smith, the socialist


60 posted on 12/02/2011 5:52:49 AM PST by tennmountainman
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