"Republican Debate Ratings Plummet as Attention-Seeking and Futility Prevail"
TL;DR
The fourth GOP primary debate saw a 47% drop in viewership compared to the previous debate, with just over 4 million viewers tuning in on NewsNation and the CW Network. Despite the decline, it marked a record night for NewsNation, attracting the largest audience in its history. The first debate of the cycle drew the highest viewership, with 12.8 million viewers, while subsequent debates saw a decrease in numbers. CNN has announced plans to host two more debates in January.
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