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Joe Biden’s town hall drew more TV viewers than Trump’s, early ratings show
nypost ^ | 10/16/2020 | Lia Eustachewich

Posted on 10/16/2020 10:57:04 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

Joe Biden’s town hall drew more TV viewers than President Trump’s competing event on Thursday night, according to early figures.

A total of 12.7 million viewers tuned in to ABC to watch Biden field questions from voters from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., compared to 10.4 million who watched Trump do the same on NBC, initial Nielsen ratings show, according to the Wrap.

The Democratic presidential candidate also came out on top with adults ages 18-49, with a 2.6 rating. Trump scored a 1.7 rating.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: biden; dippy0622; ratings; townhall; trump
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To: ChicagoConservative27
And??? This means what??

That almost 25 million viewers were deprived of an actual debate thanks to the corrupt Leftist debate commission

61 posted on 10/16/2020 11:29:22 AM PDT by 1Old Pro (FILL THE SEAT)
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To: Sacajaweau
ABC slotted two hours, and then used the last half hour as a pundit recap like it was a debate.

-PJ

62 posted on 10/16/2020 11:29:43 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too (Freedom of the press is the People's right to publish, not CNN's right to the 1st question.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Trump supporters never watch TV and they never watch NBC, CBS or ABC.


63 posted on 10/16/2020 11:30:05 AM PDT by jerod (Nazi's were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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To: olivia3boys
Yes, it was a White House correspondent who asked a question about injecting disinfectant.

-PJ

64 posted on 10/16/2020 11:33:51 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too (Freedom of the press is the People's right to publish, not CNN's right to the 1st question.)
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To: 1Old Pro

That’s right, there was no real objectivity. The hideous media has pulled down the mask.

It would be nice if people would learn to see thru it. But I see a lot of people online thinking Kamala won against Pence!

A whole lotta people out there see and hear only what they want.

My fear is that the Left is much more motivated than people think and they will come out of the woodwork just to vote against Trump.

Hopefully our base does the same.


65 posted on 10/16/2020 11:34:51 AM PDT by Vaden (First they came for the Confederates... Next they came for Washington... Then they came...)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

and how many watched Tucker??


66 posted on 10/16/2020 11:35:27 AM PDT by elpadre
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To: ChicagoConservative27; All

Can you ChicagoConservative ? verify that NBC aired the DjT-Guthrie debate, and when ? I heard on radio that the show could not be found in Chicago, and at least one other major market, as well as some smaller markets.

Some reportedly aired on CNBC only. Phoenix NBC did not air live at 5 p local time but may have aired it later. (I forgot to check as I streamed it live on NBC NY.)

Also , there are some reports of technical problems at the show opening which discouraged viewership. And, as noted, cable numbers are not complete , but will add to DjT’s totals.

Overall, however, I suspect there was just as much curiosity about potential Biden stumbles, and Hunter’s shenanigns.


67 posted on 10/16/2020 11:36:41 AM PDT by chiller (Davey Crockett said: "Be sure you're right. Then go ahead'. I'm going ahead.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I want to see photos of Biden’s viewers. Would love to see how living rooms across America look with kitchen chairs placed in circles. It could start a design revolution


68 posted on 10/16/2020 11:36:59 AM PDT by smvoice (I WILL NOT WEAR THE RIBBON.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

and, .... Biden answered his questions well, even in detail at times. He was so different from the way he normally handles himself he must have been provided the questions beforehand. Watch some the footage and you will see what I mean - he had definitely practiced his response.


69 posted on 10/16/2020 11:39:59 AM PDT by elpadre
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To: ChicagoConservative27

It’s probably because most people have seen Trump being interved many times over the years, or heard him specking. Biden seldom makes any kind of appearances except in empty parking lots, cornfields, etc., and almost never answers questions. Of course last night it was just little Georgie pitching softballs to Basementman, and some escaped mental patient attacking Trump.


70 posted on 10/16/2020 11:40:19 AM PDT by euram
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Heard reports that some NBC affiliates didn’t show Trump’s town hall at the live time or at all. Some showed it on MSNBC or CNBC.
And I couldn’t put up with Savannah debating with the POTUS.


71 posted on 10/16/2020 11:42:10 AM PDT by FreedomGuru (ALL Lives Matter)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

People enjoy watching comedy.


72 posted on 10/16/2020 11:49:26 AM PDT by SkyDancer (~ Pilots: Looking Down On People Since 1903 ~)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

“Surprising as Joe is an absolute snoozefest. Literally.”

That’s what they didn’t want you to see. Bad news for Biden that a lot of people watched him.

I think Trump was put opposite Biden to pull people away from Biden.


73 posted on 10/16/2020 11:50:16 AM PDT by cymbeline
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To: ChicagoConservative27; All

People watched Biden for entertainment value, not substance.


74 posted on 10/16/2020 11:51:48 AM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isnÂ’t common anymore.)
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To: cgbg
“In addition, both McCain and Romney were “moderate” and “reasonable”, which meant their attacks on Obama were muted and feeble.”

I remember how Mittens had the “deer in the headlights” look when Candy Crowley did a hatchet job on him and Obama practically hugged her. He just stood there and didn't fight back. The election was over then and there!

75 posted on 10/16/2020 11:58:56 AM PDT by gbscott
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To: ChicagoConservative27

The same as the crowds that show up on Ground hog day. Wanting to see if Biden see’s his shadow on the rare day he comes out of his basement.


76 posted on 10/16/2020 12:07:39 PM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Lots of people show up for a circus!


77 posted on 10/16/2020 12:13:22 PM PDT by high info voter
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To: olivia3boys

Overall, my honest assessment is that dueling townhalls benefited Biden more than DjT. There are probably very few undecideds, so damage is minimal, imho.

DjT was forced to play the hard guy to Guthrie’s despicable performance, whereas Georgey S let Biden off the hook, time and again. Not that Biden looked brilliant, but he didn’t crash and burn,....at least from what I could see.


78 posted on 10/16/2020 12:16:30 PM PDT by chiller (Davey Crockett said: "Be sure you're right. Then go ahead'. I'm going ahead.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I don’t know about the rest of the country, but Trump LIVE townhall was blacked out on DISH and DIRECT TV here in Colorado.


79 posted on 10/16/2020 12:20:56 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Same reason people gawk at train/car wrecks.


80 posted on 10/16/2020 12:25:00 PM PDT by william clark (Ecclesiastes 10:2)
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