The upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC) is generating significant anticipation, particularly following the selection of Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee. Democrats are hopeful that this move will result in a substantial increase in viewership compared to their 2020 convention.
The recent replacement of President Biden with Harris has injected a fresh wave of enthusiasm among Democrats. Harris's announcement of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate further energized the Democratic base, setting the stage for what could be a compelling convention.
Given these developments, there is a possibility that the DNC will attract higher ratings than it did four years ago. In contrast, the Republican convention managed to narrowly surpass its 2020 viewership numbers, drawing in approximately 19 million viewers over four nights. However, this figure represented a decline of around 22% compared to the 2016 convention, as reported by sources citing Nielsen data.
Former President Trump's speech at this year's Republican convention garnered more viewers than his 2020 address but fell short of the viewership numbers from his 2016 speech. These fluctuations in viewership reflect the evolving dynamics of political conventions and the varying levels of public interest in different election cycles.
