Viewership for the fourth Republican debate fell since the last event, drawing more than 4 million for Nexstar’s NewsNation and its simulcast on The CW. But it was a record night for NewsNation, which drew 1.6 million viewers for its debate coverage, the largest audience in its history, according to Nielsen’s early fast national numbers. Another 2.5 million watched the simulcast on The CW, giving it its most watched program since 2018. In the 25-54 demo, NewsNation drew more than 350,000 viewers and The CW drew nearly 500,000. (Gerald Herbert/AP)
Lots of debates and little advertising: Less than three months before the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses, there is scarcely a political ad to be seen on television, but the candidates seem permanently positioned at the lectern. Four new debates were announced last week. That means after nine debates since May, there are 14 more scheduled.
