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So much for the Enthusiasm gap trumpians were yapping about: Biden 18.7 to trump 15.8 mil. viewers

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Trumpians touting and spinning polls claiming Trump lead in euthusiasm. They were wrong then, or trump just keeps going down, down, down.........

The first night of the Republican National Convention drew 15.8 million viewers across six networks, a significant falloff from the 18.7 million who tuned in to the Democratic National Convention’s debut evening.

Joe Biden Tops Donald Trump In Viewership For 1st Night Of Convention – Deadline
 

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Trumpians touting and spinning polls claiming Trump lead in euthusiasm. They were wrong then, or trump just keeps going down, down, down.........

The first night of the Republican National Convention drew 15.8 million viewers across six networks, a significant falloff from the 18.7 million who tuned in to the Democratic National Convention’s debut evening.

Joe Biden Tops Donald Trump In Viewership For 1st Night Of Convention – Deadline

That doesn't mean anything, in fact it could mean the opposite of what you're implying. I didn't watch the RNC because I'm so enthused about voting for Trump I feel it's not necessary for me to watch it.
 

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6 Quick Takeaways From The First Night Of The Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention had a better first night than the Democratic National Convention had any night last week.

Last week’s Democratic National Convention was barely watchable. People assumed that was because the Chinese coronavirus forced the convention to be held virtually. But the Republican National Convention is also being held virtually, and it was full of energy and excitement that was completely lacking at the Democratic convention.

Democrats had celebrity hosts, celebrity appearances, and all the talent of the generally liberal media to work with, yet their convention was an absolute grind to get through. Last night, Republicans moved along at a clipped pace, featured genuinely compelling stories, and the speeches drew contrasts with political opponents.

6 Quick Takeaways From First Night Of Republican National Convention
 

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The best part about the election is going to be watching all the backbiting and recriminations as the leftists turn on each other after Grandpa loses.
 

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19-point enthusiasm gap: Trump supporters jazzed to vote, Biden’s ‘meh’

19-point enthusiasm gap: Trump supporters jazzed to vote, Biden’s ‘meh’



Trump supporters more enthusiastic than Biden's: poll

Supporters of President Trump are more enthusiastic about their candidate than those who back presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, according to a new poll.

In The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey, 42 percent of Trump supporters polled described themselves as excited heading into the election, while 31 percent of Biden supporters said the same.

Nearly three-quarters of Biden's supporters, 72 percent, also described themselves as anxious about the election, compared to 52 percent of Trump backers who said the same.

And 65 percent of Biden supporters surveyed said they are frustrated about the upcoming election, compared to 45 percent of Trump supporters.

Trump supporters more enthusiastic than Biden's: poll | TheHill
 

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6 Quick Takeaways From The First Night Of The Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention had a better first night than the Democratic National Convention had any night last week.

Last week’s Democratic National Convention was barely watchable. People assumed that was because the Chinese coronavirus forced the convention to be held virtually. But the Republican National Convention is also being held virtually, and it was full of energy and excitement that was completely lacking at the Democratic convention.

Democrats had celebrity hosts, celebrity appearances, and all the talent of the generally liberal media to work with, yet their convention was an absolute grind to get through. Last night, Republicans moved along at a clipped pace, featured genuinely compelling stories, and the speeches drew contrasts with political opponents.

6 Quick Takeaways From First Night Of Republican National Convention

Washington (CNN)The Republican National Convention started off with a parade of dishonesty, in stark contrast with last week's Democratic convention. While CNN also watched and fact-checked the Democrats, those four nights combined didn't have the number of misleading and false claims made on the first night of the Republicans' convention

Fact Checking the first night of the Republican National Convention - CNNPolitics
 

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Hang on.

Older Republican voters are much more likely to stream events like this and talk about it on Instagram and Twitter and Facetime.

;)
 

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That doesn't mean anything, in fact it could mean the opposite of what you're implying. I didn't watch the RNC because I'm so enthused about voting for Trump I feel it's not necessary for me to watch it.

Parscale: 'Can't believe I have to watch the convention on CNN' after Fox News shifts away

Brad Parscale, President Trump's former campaign manager, said Monday night that he watched the Republican National Convention on CNN after Fox News aired commentary instead of some speeches.

"Can't believe I have to watch the convention on @CNN. Unbelievable. @FoxNews," Parscale wrote while Fox News cut away from a convention speech by Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk for a Tucker Carlson interview with Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.).

Parscale: 'Can't believe I have to watch the convention on CNN' after Fox News shifts away | TheHill
 

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You couldn't watch much of the Republican convention on FOX. Hannity and other old talking heads are so into themselves that they would how a silent 2/3rd of the convention what Hannity mouthed off like an ego maniac - interviewing the likes such as Lindsey Graham etc - meaning I didn't watch it other than checking back to see if he had shut up.
 

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Hang on.

Older Republican voters are much more likely to stream events like this and talk about it on Instagram and Twitter and Facetime.

;)

Whether through sheer coincidence — or not — “Uncle Tom” was one of the top trending topics on Twitter Tuesday morning following the opening night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) that featured several Black men making the case for Donald Trump to be re-elected.

More than 6,000 “Uncle Tom” tweets were posted following speeches from Democratic Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones, former professional football star Herschel Walker and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott. They each took turns trying to dispel any notion of racism in America or among its leadership despite Trump’s repeated personal demonstrations to the contrary

‘Uncle Tom’: Tim Scott, Herschel Walker RNC Speeches Elicit Harsh Reactions | NewsOne
 

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So much ado about nothing; like the last 2 years of campaigning (badmouthing the 'other' guy) isn't a sufficient lack of information to make anyone decide what party they will (will not) vote for - if either. Since partisan politicians blindly follow and vote along some obscure party platform line, why do we need so many legislators for so few original ideas anyway? It's just sad how may voters are pushed to one side or the other when the vast majority are average regular middle-of-the-road. Our current 2-party system only serves politicians, and not the citizens they are elected to represent.

Party on!
 

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Whether through sheer coincidence — or not — “Uncle Tom” was one of the top trending topics on Twitter Tuesday morning following the opening night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) that featured several Black men making the case for Donald Trump to be re-elected.

More than 6,000 “Uncle Tom” tweets were posted following speeches from Democratic Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones, former professional football star Herschel Walker and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott. They each took turns trying to dispel any notion of racism in America or among its leadership despite Trump’s repeated personal demonstrations to the contrary

‘Uncle Tom’: Tim Scott, Herschel Walker RNC Speeches Elicit Harsh Reactions | NewsOne

High percentages show bot behavior.

Edit: in fact, the very first screenshot your article used is clearly a bot.
 

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High percentages show bot behavior.

Edit: in fact, the very first screenshot your article used is clearly a bot.

The Republican National Convention averaged 15.9 million viewers on its opening night, falling short of the 18.7 million who tuned in for the beginning of last week's Democratic convention, according to Nielsen Media Research figures released Tuesday.

TV viewership on Monday was down 28 percent from the first night of the 2016 GOP convention, the same decline from four years ago for Democrats

GOP convention's first night draws fewer TV viewers than Democratic kickoff | TheHill
 

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The Republican National Convention averaged 15.9 million viewers on its opening night, falling short of the 18.7 million who tuned in for the beginning of last week's Democratic convention, according to Nielsen Media Research figures released Tuesday.

TV viewership on Monday was down 28 percent from the first night of the 2016 GOP convention, the same decline from four years ago for Democrats

GOP convention's first night draws fewer TV viewers than Democratic kickoff | TheHill

Now you are showing bot behavior.
 

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Trumpians touting and spinning polls claiming Trump lead in euthusiasm. They were wrong then, or trump just keeps going down, down, down.........

The first night of the Republican National Convention drew 15.8 million viewers across six networks, a significant falloff from the 18.7 million who tuned in to the Democratic National Convention’s debut evening.

Joe Biden Tops Donald Trump In Viewership For 1st Night Of Convention – Deadline

RNC 2020 opening night pulls 6 times more viewers than DNC
 

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Whether through sheer coincidence — or not — “Uncle Tom” was one of the top trending topics on Twitter Tuesday morning following the opening night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) that featured several Black men making the case for Donald Trump to be re-elected.

More than 6,000 “Uncle Tom” tweets were posted following speeches from Democratic Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones, former professional football star Herschel Walker and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott. They each took turns trying to dispel any notion of racism in America or among its leadership despite Trump’s repeated personal demonstrations to the contrary

‘Uncle Tom’: Tim Scott, Herschel Walker RNC Speeches Elicit Harsh Reactions | NewsOne

Democrats show their hypocrisy. They call Republicans racist, yet look how they treat Black Conservatives....
 

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Democrats show their hypocrisy. They call Republicans racist, yet look how they treat Black Conservatives....

6000 out of 1.3 billion twitter accounts, most of which appears to be bots. Sure. "Democrats."
 

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6000 out of 1.3 billion twitter accounts, most of which appears to be bots. Sure. "Democrats."

Google what's been said about Mia Love. Or Condi. Or Powell. Or when Tim Scott first appeared as Senator.
 

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This thread…

Republicans kicked ass if you only count CBS.
 

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Trumpians touting and spinning polls claiming Trump lead in euthusiasm. They were wrong then, or trump just keeps going down, down, down.........

The first night of the Republican National Convention drew 15.8 million viewers across six networks, a significant falloff from the 18.7 million who tuned in to the Democratic National Convention’s debut evening.

Joe Biden Tops Donald Trump In Viewership For 1st Night Of Convention – Deadline

and the Trumpets did a better presentation the first night than did the Dems.

Trump is gonna flip...... He is such a jerkoff.
 

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Your source numbers a paltry:

C-SPAN’s livestream.
Approximately 440,000 people tuned in to watch the first night of the virtual GOP convention on Monday

Compared to DNC digital/ online viewing:

Digital viewing was up dramatically. T.J. Ducklo, a national spokesman for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden's campaign, tweeted that 28.9 million Americans tuned in the convention either by television or digitally Monday and "shattered" the previous record for digitally streaming video with 10.2 million viewers.

DNC: Television ratings down while online viewership more than doubles
 
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