Joe Biden’s Speech Most Watched Of The Convention

[ProSense]

Joe Biden’s Speech Most Watched Of The Convention

Vice President Joe Biden's Democratic National Convention speech was the most-watched address of the event, according to Nielsen's ratings. The New York Daily News reports:

Specifically, Nielsen figures show Biden was watched by 14.7% of the 289.7 million people who live in U.S. television homes.

That's about 43.6 million people.

President Obama was second with 13.7%, or about 39.7 million.

Republican nominee Mitt Romney was third with 12.5%, or 36.2 million.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/joe-bidens-speech-most-watched-of-convention

While this isn't about whether or not the speech was well-received, the fact that more people tuned in to watch Biden is fascinating.

[Jennicut]

1. It was on at a reasonable time.

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On the east coast some of the last speeches were pushing out to past 10:30. Joe's was on a little bit earlier. Plus, Joe is real and down to earth and well loved by Democrats. He gave a great speech.

[SDjack]

2. Joe's a fun guy. Of all the politicians, I would like to drink beer with him. nt

[madokie]

3. It probably had something to do with when he took the stage

I don't remember the times but I had to watch the Presidents speech the next morning as I went to bed after Joe. I slept good feeling that our country was and is in good hands with Obama and Biden at the helm.

[B Calm]

4. I thought it would be Bill Clinton

[NotThisTime]

5. So did I, it's odd I think....

[fadedrose]

6. Maybe they're thinking he's the next president

and wanted to check him out......he comes off so human and kind....