Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's highly anticipated speech at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night nearly matched the record-setting numbers of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
Palin pulled in 37.2 million viewers across broadcast and cable networks, according to Nielsen Media Research.
That's 55% higher than Day 3 of the DNC, when her Democratic counterpart, Joe Biden, and President Clinton took the stage (24 million).
It's also up a sharp 99% from the Republican convention's third day in 2004 (18.7 million) and easily bests the numbers viewers attracted by George W. Bush when he accepted the nomination (27.6 million). In fact, it came close to upsetting Obama's historic address last Thursday -- the most-watched convention speech in history (38.4 million viewers).
Palin's viewership is up 73% from Tuesday's RNC tally, when 21.5 million tuned in to see President Bush and independent Sen. Joe Lieberman endorse nominee John McCain. The event also drew more female viewers than Hillary Clinton's speech last week.
Palin has been beset by controversy since McCain shocked Beltway insiders by appointing the relatively little-known governor as his vice presidential pick. Her Wednesday night speech was presented as an opportunity to address her skeptics.
Reaction to Palin's speech was very positive: "Sarah Palin's perfect premiere" ... "connects with people in a way few politicians can" ... "Palin was stunning" ... "Palin sets high bar for McCain" ... as some have noted, the AP says some lines in the speech didn't pass their fact check. Here's the speech and video.
Hey PAC, do you know(link) the break down of delegate votes last night?
I watched the roll call and didnt see any votes except for McCain. I was mistaken.
Just looked it up. RP got 15 votes, Romney got 2 and the rest of a couple of thousand voted for McCain Palin
It was a revolution. Ron Paul almost won.
Quoting: PACNWguy
LOL, You're a funny guy. I heard somewhere that 5 states didnt give any votes. I was just wondering if that was true. Below your tuff exterior I know you are a Paulite. Your secret is safe with me ;) Scor~Pios -AKA- Pit Viper
'When the people fear their government, there is tyranny;
When the government fears the people, there is liberty.'
Thomas Jefferson
Never underestimate the stupidity of the American people.
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." - Samuel Adams
Anonymous Coward User ID: 380882 9/4/2008 5:57 PM
Re: WOW! ~ Hockey Mom VP Speech viewers 37.2 million ~ Biden 24 Million ~ Almost TiesThe Messiah 38.4 Million
Obama's coffers have been filling since Sarah Palin attacked him repeatedly in St. Paul last night.
An Obama aide confirms Drudge's report that Obama has raised about $8 million from more than 130,000 donors and is on pace to raise $10 million by the time McCain reaches the stage tonight.
Yeah I think a large part of that audience were Dems. Too bad for her, she didn't sway anyone. Instead she crowed to her own base. It only energized the liberals. Obama has raised almost 10 million dollars in less than 24 hours from over a 100,000 unique donors, including me, the first time I have ever donated to a political campaign in my life. I don't want this woman anywhere near the white house.
Anonymous Coward User ID: 193501 9/4/2008 6:06 PM
Re: WOW! ~ Hockey Mom VP Speech viewers 37.2 million ~ Biden 24 Million ~ Almost TiesThe Messiah 38.4 Million
Hey PAC, do you know(link) the break down of delegate votes last night?
I watched the roll call and didnt see any votes except for McCain. I was mistaken.
Just looked it up. RP got 15 votes, Romney got 2 and the rest of a couple of thousand voted for McCain Palin
It was a revolution. Ron Paul almost won.
LOL, You're a funny guy. I heard somewhere that 5 states didnt give any votes. I was just wondering if that was true. Below your tuff exterior I know you are a Paulite. Your secret is safe with me ;)
Quoting: **Scor~Pios**
Dont know either way about any states that didnt vote. That might be true. It they didnt, it wouldnt matter. McCain had 98 or 99% of the vote I think.
I am a conservative and believe Ronald Reagan was the best president we have had in the last 60 years.
Ron Paul is a Reaganite.
So is Sarah Palin.
Sarah Palin has a shot at the white house.
Ron Paul never has and never will. He has too much negative baggage.
So that would make me a Reganite/Palinite more so than a Paulite.
Paul is in the middle of the beginning and the future. OBAMA - THE FASTEST FAILED PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY
Obama's coffers have been filling since Sarah Palin attacked him repeatedly in St. Paul last night.
An Obama aide confirms Drudge's report that Obama has raised about $8 million from more than 130,000 donors and is on pace to raise $10 million by the time McCain reaches the stage tonight.
When his supporters saw and listened to Rudy and Sarah they said..."Holy Shit, we better give Barry some money because he is fucking toast without more cash."
OBAMA - THE FASTEST FAILED PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY
It only energized the liberals. Obama has raised almost 10 million dollars in less than 24 hours from over a 100,000 unique donors, including me, the first time I have ever donated to a political campaign in my life. I don't want this woman anywhere near the white house.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 446469
I see you are talking out of your ass again. She raised that much for McCain the first 24 hours after she first appeared and the cash is rolling in so fast they cant keep up with counting it.
Obama and his supporters like you are in a PANIC.
Sarah could probably even beat Obama if she was running for President instead of VP. McCain is icing on the cake. And that is some pretty damn fantastic icing.
"Hey Barry....my assistant can kick your ass and she is a Girl." LOL OBAMA - THE FASTEST FAILED PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY
Evil Twin Forum Moderator User ID: 497177 9/4/2008 6:22 PM
Re: WOW! ~ Hockey Mom VP Speech viewers 37.2 million ~ Biden 24 Million ~ Almost TiesThe Messiah 38.4 Million
Hey PAC, do you know(link) the break down of delegate votes last night?
I watched the roll call and didnt see any votes except for McCain. I was mistaken.
Just looked it up. RP got 15 votes, Romney got 2 and the rest of a couple of thousand voted for McCain Palin
It was a revolution. Ron Paul almost won.
LOL, You're a funny guy. I heard somewhere that 5 states didnt give any votes. I was just wondering if that was true. Below your tuff exterior I know you are a Paulite. Your secret is safe with me ;)
Dont know either way about any states that didnt vote. That might be true. It they didnt, it wouldnt matter. McCain had 98 or 99% of the vote I think.
I am a conservative and believe Ronald Reagan was the best president we have had in the last 60 years.
Ron Paul is a Reaganite.
So is Sarah Palin.
Sarah Palin has a shot at the white house.
Ron Paul never has and never will. He has too much negative baggage.
So that would make me a Reganite/Palinite more so than a Paulite.
Paul is in the middle of the beginning and the future.
Quoting: PACNWguy
You and I have many of the same views and opinions, we just dont agree on whos going to get the job done. I enjoy reading many of your threads. I also figured you would have the answer to my question, compared to many other GLPers. Keep up the good work with your threads. Scor~Pios -AKA- Pit Viper
'When the people fear their government, there is tyranny;
When the government fears the people, there is liberty.'
Thomas Jefferson
Never underestimate the stupidity of the American people.
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." - Samuel Adams
This really has to fry Obama's ass. Here for a couple of years he works his ass of getting everyone hyped up for his acceptance speech. He has a convention, then sets up a massive event at a football stadium with a greek temple and dancing girls.
Then he sets an all time world recored for 38.4 Million Viewers for a Presidential speech.
Then the next day, a complete unknown Hockey Mom shows up from Alaska who has never spoke to very many people in her life. 4 days later she delivers a speech at a Convention FOR THE NUMBER 2 JOB...AND 37.2 MILLION PEOPLE TUNE IN TO WATCH.
Holy Crap...thats gotta hurt.
Its kinda like setting a new world record in the freestyle and the next day Michael Phelps beats it.
OBAMA - THE FASTEST FAILED PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY
Anonymous Coward User ID: 454845 9/4/2008 6:34 PM
Re: WOW! ~ Hockey Mom VP Speech viewers 37.2 million ~ Biden 24 Million ~ Almost TiesThe Messiah 38.4 Million
so what?
she's an unknown, people watched the speech to figure out who she is and what she represents. it's not like all 37.2 million viewers were republicans, or will become supporters.
this is a good thing for EVERYONE involved because people are finally getting more involved in politics. why must you turn everything into a competition between democrats and republicans?
Anonymous Coward User ID: 193501 9/4/2008 6:35 PM
Re: WOW! ~ Hockey Mom VP Speech viewers 37.2 million ~ Biden 24 Million ~ Almost TiesThe Messiah 38.4 Million
[link to www.time-blog.com]
According to Nicole Wallace of the McCain campaign, the American people don't care whether Sarah Palin can answer specific questions about foreign and domestic policy. According to Wallace -- in an appearance I did with her this morning on Joe Scarborough's show -- the American people will learn all they need to know (and all they deserve to know) from Palin's scripted speeches and choreographed appearances on the campaign trail and in campaign ads.
Anonymous Coward User ID: 341470 9/4/2008 6:40 PM
Re: WOW! ~ Hockey Mom VP Speech viewers 37.2 million ~ Biden 24 Million ~ Almost TiesThe Messiah 38.4 Million
so what?
she's an unknown, people watched the speech to figure out who she is and what she represents. it's not like all 37.2 million viewers were republicans, or will become supporters.
this is a good thing for EVERYONE involved because people are finally getting more involved in politics. why must you turn everything into a competition between democrats and republicans?
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 454845
Oh really. Name one unknown person who has shown up on the national scene and in 4 days, got over 37 million people to turn on the tv to watch a speech?
I would venture to guess, she holds the worlds record.
That kind of interest means VOTES. A LOT OF VOTES. OBAMA - THE FASTEST FAILED PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY
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