CNN Tops MSNBC During Debate; Also Tops Fox News in Younger Viewers (18-34)
CABLE NEWS RATINGS FOR DENVER PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
Wednesday, October 3/Nielsen Fast Nationals ratings data:
CNN tops MSNBC by wide margins in total viewers and key demos (25-54 and 18-34) throughout the night
CNN also tops Fox News in younger viewers (18-34) all evening
9:00-10:30 PM (Debate)
CNN
6.045 million total viewers
2.369 million among adults 25-54
1.461 million among adults 18-34
FNC
10.421 million total viewers
2.933 million A25-54
882k A18-34
MSNBC
4.711 million total viewers
1.853 million A25-54
772k A18-34
8:00 PM-11 PM PRIMETIME
CNN
4.763 million total viewers
1.851 million A25-54
1.062 million A18-34
FNC
8.181 million total viewers
2.160 million A25-54
662k A18-34
MSNBC
3.914 million total viewers
1.482 million A25-54
616k A18-34
7:00 PM-12 MIDNIGHT
CNN
3.721 million total viewers
1.443 million A25-54
776k A18-34
FNC
6.451 million total viewers
1.719 million A25-54
509k A18-34
MSNBC
3.104 million total viewers
1.159 million A25-54
496k A18-34
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