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Popularity: You’re Doing It Wrong

June 3, 2009 - 1:58 pm - by Ed Driscoll

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Mark Tapscott asks, “Is American Politics Becoming A Hate Sport?”

Fortunately, the worst examples aren’t gaining that much popularity (though they have considerable influence amongst their followers.) TV By The Numbers reports: “Coutdown With Keith Olbermann Posts Lowest Ratings of the Year In May.” Similarly, Olbermann protege Rachel Maddow’s ratings “Fall Nearly 65% From Premiere Month” amongst viewers in the prime 25-54 demographic.

In other ratings news, John Rosenthal asks, “How Does a Dead-Last French Cable Channel Nab a Sit-Down With Obama?”

(Image via Caleb Howe.)

Filed under: Liberal Fascism, Oh, That Liberal Media!, Radical Chic

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  1. 1. OCBill

    Q: How does a dead-last French cable channel nab an interview with Obama?

    A: Because it’s what he’s used to doing at home.

    June 3, 2009 - 9:10 pm   Link to this Comment