Biden draws highest TV ratings of Democratic convention, but from 2016 onwards

Joe BidenJoe BidenBiden says he will close US amid pandemic as scientists say it was necessary Harris laughs at Trump’s attacks in interview: ‘They’ are designed to distract Biden, Democrats get bail for fundraising during digital convention MOREThe speech Thursday night accepting the Democratic presidential nomination was the highest rated event of the week for the Democratic National Convention, while attracting a smaller audience than Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonBiden, Democrats get fundraising boost at digital convention Democrats look to capitalize on Biden’s big moment Biden saw the return to light – will Americans take it? MOREthe speech at the congress in 2016, according to early estimates by Nielsen Media Research.

Biden’s speech was watched by 21.8 million people on TV, according to initial figures from Nielsen, which beat the early figures for other major speeches at the convention earlier in the week. The figure, which does not include online streaming of speech, is expected to grow as additional networks are added.

The early estimate for Thursday’s TV audience is a slight uptick from the previous night, when Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala HarrisBiden says he will close US amid pandemic after scientists say it was necessary Harris laughs at Trump’s attacks in interview: They ‘are designed to distract Biden, Democrats get bail for fundraising during digital convention MORE (D-Calif.) Delivered her acceptance speech to be Biden’s running mate and former President Obama spoke in support of his former vice president.

However, the initial figures mark a drop of 21 percent from Clinton’s speech at the convention in 2016, when she accepted the Democratic nomination that year. It is also more than 38 percent lower than President TrumpDonald John TrumpCEO of parent company National Enquirer steps out Biden that he would shut down US in the midst of pandemic when scientists said it was necessary. Warren is calling for board members of the Postal Service to fire DeJoy or MOREThe acceptance speech at the Republican convention four years ago, which drew 34.9 million viewers.

Speech earlier in the week by prominent Democratic figures such as Obama, former First Lady Michelle ObamaMichelle LeVaughn Robinson Obama Democrats desperately press the pressure of ‘peaceful Protestants’ Biden led the way back to the light – will Americans take it? Biden draws highest TV ratings of Democratic convention, but as of 2016 MAY and Clinton were pre-taped and without public response, dampening the usual energy and excitement that accompanies presidential nominating conventions.

Biden’s speech Thursday night, broadcast from Delaware and lasting 24 minutes, was delivered live and deserved praise from most political pundits.

The length of the speech by the former vice president was also the shortest speech since 1984, when Walter Mondale delivered more than 30 minutes of speech.

The 2020 Republican National Convention will be held next week in the White House, with many speeches expected to be held outside at the South Lawn of Rose Garden.

Biden currently leads Trump in the RealClearPolitics question index with 7.4 points.