DNC ratings smoke RNC for third night in a row

For the third night in a row, television ratings for the Democratic National Convention handily bested ratings for last month's Republican National Convention featuring ex-president Donald Trump.

Via Fox Sports analyst Michael Mulvihill, the DNC on Wednesday night attracted an estimated 11.7 million viewers across seven combined television networks, compared to 9.1 million viewers who tuned into the RNC over its equivalent period last month.

What's more, writes Mulvihill, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drew in 11.9 million viewers, which is more than two million more than the 9.6 million viewers Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) drew last month.

On Monday, the DNC similarly beat the RNC in the initial overnight ratings by drawing 11.4 million viewers, compared to 9.4 million viewers who tuned in for the first night of the GOP's convention.

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On Tuesday, a speech by former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama similarly helped the DNC outperform the RNC.

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly been anxious about ratings at the convention and he is said to be particularly nervous that Vice President Kamala Harris will draw more viewers for her speech on Thursday night than he drew for his acceptance speech.