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September 4, 2008 5:00 PM

Palin Speech Scores Big Ratings

By
Kevin Hechtkopf
Topics
Republican National Convention
(ST. PAUL) Sarah Palin was unknown to the public just a week ago, but it's going to be hard to say that about her anymore. The ratings from her speech at the Republican National Convention are in, and it's now clear just how all the buzz about her translated big time into viewership for the Republican convention.

According to Nielsen, 37.2 million people watched the speech on six networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX News Channel, and MSNBC). That is just 1.1 million less than watched Obama's speech last Thursday night. Compare that to the estimated 24 million who watched Democratic VP nominee Joe Biden's speech last Wednesday night. You can also compare that to the about 34 million who watched the opening of the Beijing Olympics last month, 32 million who watched this year's Oscars and 31.7 million who watched last spring's American Idol finale.

According to Nielsen, Palin also attracted 19.5 million women, which is 4.9 million more than watched Biden. And 1.4 million Hispanic viewers watched, which is more than the 1.2 million who watched day 3 of the Democratic convention, even though Univision and Telemundo did not carry Palin's speech last night. In fact, it's also of note that Palin's speech was carried by four less networks than Obama's speech (BET and TV One also showed Obama).

Palin has certainly gotten people's attention now. Now the question is whether that will translate into votes for the Republican ticket.

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by idnnsg September 7, 2008 1:11 AM EDT
Maybe someone needs to remind Sarah Palin that Jesus Christ was a community organizer, and Pontius Pilate was a governor.
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by mattcat25 September 5, 2008 5:02 PM EDT
Sarahcuda Palin is from a small town Wasilla AK. She has stepped on a lot of toes in her rush for power and control. The tabloids aren%u2019t the only one%u2019s looking under every stone in that small town and on the State level. Everyone has a story I%u2019m sure, and I believe we%u2019ve only scratched the surface on the corruption and immoral antics of the wicked witch of the north!
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by cblandberg September 5, 2008 3:55 PM EDT
The market dramatically dropped the morning after Sarah Palin''s recitation of bumper stickers which....somehow.....people mistook for a speech. She would have received a "F" in my speech class. No backup to her remarks....no documentation.....no supporting statements. What is America thinking? That was not a speech....IT WAS STAND-UP HYPERBOLE (overstatements re: her experience).
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by mattcat25 September 5, 2008 3:00 PM EDT
"High prices for GASOLINE, which teh 9% approval rating dem controlled congress refuses to do anything about."
Posted by nobama_79


Acutally, the Congress presented several motions to relieve the right wing agenda to promote higher fuel costs and boost Oil Company Profits (in record amounts).

Bills that would have Oil Companies commence production on already approved drilling sites domestically or risk losing those Oil and Mineral Rights, and the rescind of the Enron Loop Hole that was fostered by John McCain%u2019s Economic Advisor Phil Gramm were both thwarted by the REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS again.

The Republican don%u2019t want to force Oil Companies to drill, instead the desire more leases in offshore and environmentally protected areas, that Oil Companies will probably hold onto in the same manner to drive the price of Oil higher then sell our domestic Oil to the Communist Chinese in 10 or 12 years.

Vote for a real Energy Program, not more Enron Scams from the Republican Oil Party!


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by lordmi September 5, 2008 2:36 PM EDT
to nobama_79 - twister, Senat is under Dems since 2007. So - 7 years it was GOPs.
Give me a break, idiot.
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by lordmi September 5, 2008 2:35 PM EDT
Monster Mom , Pit Bull woman. That%u2019s fine You cheer her. ( so You know, how to name Pit Bull female)
Who wants to bring Pit Bull home ? (with lipstick or without).
Everyone wants to keep it out of his door.
so me.
I do not need this country to be made with this Pit Bull and military paranoiac into Military Dictatorship.
Sure , no thanks
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by lordmi September 5, 2008 2:34 PM EDT
to nobama_79 - do not twist facts, McWar&PitBull raised 1 mln.
here is where you go - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/06/09/ST2008060900950.html
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by lordmi September 5, 2008 2:32 PM EDT
Palhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/06/09/ST2008060900950.htmlin''s face -
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by nobama_79 September 5, 2008 2:32 PM EDT
what''''s not good are the policies and RESULTS of the Liberal Agenda

Retreat of a War we are winning, Mismanaging of Federal Treasury Funds, and naive veiw of the world.
Increased Governmental $pending while increasing Taxes to the middle class
$9 Trillion Dollar National Debt.
Unfair Taxation of the Middle Class.
High prices for GASOLINE, which teh 9% approval rating dem controlled congress refuses to do anything about.
High Medical Costs and Prescription Drugs. Because the current system is corrupt and flawed.
Disregard for our Constitution.Obama is a idealistic socialist. Big government, less choices for citizens, and equal distribution of wealth.
Corruption, Corruption, Corruption. On BOTH sides of aisle
Religious Hypocrisy-Obama can''t decide if he''s muslim or christian either way he hates white american thanks Rev. Wright.
Neglect of Tax Laws. Also Obamas does not support ANY taxpayer unions who''s goal is to lower govt. spending lower income tax and property taxes even in his own state. LOOK IT UP!
Decline in US stature and respect of the World Community. We''ll be seen as weak and indecisive not what we need right now!

Vote in favor of your better interests America!

Vote McCain/Palin
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by lordmi September 5, 2008 2:31 PM EDT
Speech is all-pro-Bush
Madam - is Liar

Give me a break,
I do not need Dictatership with low-educated Pit Bull .

While Obama with highest possible education was working in community, this Monster-Mom was fleeing through colages - 1 at a year 5 times.
Career-oriented madam without any Moral standards, gambling politics with sick infant on Campaign Trail.
Give me a break to have any interest, to what she said in speech, crafted by Bush''s writer.
Thank You.
NO WAY
NO HOW
NO McWar
NO Pit Bull

Get facts: http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/more_tax_deceptions.html
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