In other words: the 2024 drought appears to be over as Americans show renewed interest in a race that has suddenly been thrown into upheaval.
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The CNN debate averaged 51 million viewers, networks averaged about 19 million viewers after Trump was shot, and the first night of the RNC averaged 18 million viewers.
To be clear, the television ratings and interest generated by the twists and turns of the 2024 election have not been historic by any means.
But the startling news cycle has, unquestionably, breathed life into what had been a sleepy race, offering jolts to the system.
Persons:
Milwaukee CNN —, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Trump
Organizations:
Milwaukee CNN, Republican National Convention, CNN, RNC, Trump