Faced With Poor Ratings, Networks Soul Search (sounds like they're finding religion? Not)

New York Times ^ | September 3, 2004 | BILL CARTER

[Luke21]

Dan Rather reminds me of those Communist retreads like Walter Ulbright in East Germany back in 1989. So loyal to his time honored Bolshevik principles, but failing to notice no one is listening anymore.

[television is just wrong]

yep that's the truth.

[television is just wrong]

liberals are extinct.

[MissAmericanPie]

"Mr. Rather suggested that the ratings may not be ideal for the Republican Party come November. "I tip my cap to Fox," he said. "I'm sure people in the party are saying that's a great audience and on a channel that's friendly to us. But the wise ones know that this is preaching to the converted. And if they want to reach independent or swing voters, the way to do that is through the over-the-air networks."

Yeah, Blather, you go ahead and tell Fox News how to reach independent and swing voters, everyone needs a good laugh.

[BunnySlippers]

Some of these people seem to feel Fox's dominance means that viewers are right leaning. If so, get ready for a landslide!

[BunnySlippers]

Agreed. One of my co-workers is sure the economy is horrible because her boyfriend hasn't been able to get a job in 2 years. I say take a long hard look at the boyfriend.