August 25, 2020 - First indications show Republican Convention watched by smaller audiences than Democrats one week ago

Published: Aug. 25, 2020, 10:04 p.m.

The first TV ratings suggest the first night of the Republican Convention enjoyed 3 million fewer viewers than the Democrats one week earlier.  Simon's live report and review of night one for the UK's LBC with presenter Clive Bull. CORRECTION:  In  this report I erroneously suggested there was "no mention" of George Floyd at the Republican Convention.  That's inaccurate.  His name was invoked by Senator Tim Scott during his primetime address to the first night of RNC 2020.