2020 DNC surpassed RNC in viewership (11.4M vs 9.4M) despite delays during Biden's speech.

2020 Democratic National Convention (DNC) ratings surpassed the opening night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in terms of viewership, with 11.4 million viewers for DNC versus 9.4 million viewers for RNC. DNC faced delays in its schedule, particularly during President Biden's speech, which began late and ended in the early hours of its East Coast broadcast. Convention organizers attributed the delays to enthusiastic audience response, but critics suggested these scheduling issues indicated attempts to minimize Biden's visibility.

August 20, 2024
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