The Democratic National Convention faced criticism for scheduling high-profile speakers, such as President Joe Biden, late into the evening on the East Coast. However, this did not affect viewership, with over 21.9 million people tuning in to watch Barack Obama speak. Despite the late start time, viewers did not mind, and Biden’s speech was seen by 19 million people after the evening’s earlier events. Although there was criticism from Biden allies and media personalities, organizers attributed the late start to the enthusiastic applause from the audience earlier in the evening. Data for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s speech was not immediately available, but organizers adjusted and had Kamala Harris speak earlier in the evening on the final night of the convention.
Fox News came in third in viewership behind MSNBC and CNN during the first three nights of the convention. Despite this, the DNC’s viewership numbers for the first three nights exceeded those of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. However, former President Donald Trump’s speech during the Republican convention peaked at 28.4 million viewers, higher than any single speech during the DNC. Despite criticisms of the late scheduling of speeches, overall viewership for the DNC remained strong, showing that audiences were engaged and interested in the content being presented.
The late start times for speeches during the DNC were widely criticized, with Biden allies and media personalities expressing disapproval. However, the late start did not seem to deter viewers, with a large number tuning in to watch speeches by prominent figures such as the Obamas. Organizers attributed the late start for Biden’s speech to the enthusiastic response from the audience earlier in the evening, suggesting that the delay was due to the energy and excitement in the room. Despite the criticisms, the DNC was able to attract a significant viewership and keep audiences engaged throughout the event.
The DNC adjusted the schedule for the final night, with Kamala Harris speaking earlier in the evening to ensure that viewers had the opportunity to watch her highly anticipated speech. This change seemed to reflect the feedback and criticism received regarding late start times for speeches earlier in the week. Fox News, while still a major news network, fell behind both MSNBC and CNN in viewership during the convention. Overall, viewership for the DNC’s first three nights exceeded that of the Republican convention, showcasing a strong interest in the Democratic party’s message and speakers. Despite criticisms of late scheduling, the DNC was able to draw in large audiences and keep them engaged throughout the event.
In conclusion, the Democratic National Convention faced criticism for late start times for speeches by high-profile speakers, such as President Joe Biden. Despite this, viewership remained strong, with millions tuning in to watch speeches by figures like Barack Obama. Organizers adjusted the schedule for the final night, with Kamala Harris speaking earlier to accommodate viewers. While Fox News lagged behind MSNBC and CNN in viewership, overall numbers for the DNC exceeded those of the Republican convention. Despite criticisms, the DNC was able to attract large audiences and keep them engaged throughout the event, demonstrating strong interest in the Democratic party’s message and speakers.
