The fourth GOP primary debate had just over 4 million viewers on NewsNation and the CW Network, marking a steady decline in ratings from the first debate.
The inaugural debate drew 12.8 million viewers, while the second and third debates attracted 9.5 million and 7.51 million viewers, respectively.
The recent debate gave NewsNation its largest audience, with an additional 2.5 million viewers on the CW simulcast. (Trending: Elon Musk Condemns Arrest Of Jan 6 Protester)
AdImpact's GOP Primary debate viewership estimates:
1st Debate (8/23, Fox News): 14.2M
2nd Debate (9/27, Fox Business): 9.9M
3rd Debate (11/8, NBC): 9.1M
4th Debate (12/6, NewsNation): 3.2MCNN will host two more debates in January. https://t.co/eEC6qhjgZ6
— AdImpact Politics (@AdImpact_Pol) December 7, 2023
The debate was moderated by Megyn Kelly, Eliana Johnson, and Elizabeth Vargas. CNN plans to host debates in Iowa and New Hampshire in January.
“NewsNation was incredibly honored to host last night’s debate, and we are very pleased that so many viewers tuned in and watched,” said Sean Compton, president of Networks for Nexstar Media said in a statement.
“This debate represents a remarkable achievement for a cable news network that is just barely three years old,” Compton added.
“We’re very proud of the NewsNation team, the great job done by the moderators, and the overall production. In the end, the real winners last night were the nation’s voters.”
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