Good news on VP debate

Add comment October 3rd, 2008

The ratings are in and the Palin-Biden debate drew45 percent of all viewers in the nation’s 55 largest markets, according to Nielsen. In Baltimore it was nearly 60 percent, but in LA it was only about 35 percent. Probably a lot of LA folks were watching the Dodgers pound the Cubs.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard as many people ask “Did you watch the debate” as I did after last night’s event.  I’m sure curiosity about Sarah Palin played a huge role in the number of viewers, but you have to be pleased, no matter who you support, that so many people are interested in this year’s election.

My hope is that interest turns into votes Nov. 4. Interest needs to be turned into action.