American Political Exhaustion: Ratings and Polls Show Voter Tune-Out
A recent AP poll reveals that a majority of Americans, regardless of political affiliation, are experiencing political news fatigue and limiting their media consumption. This exhaustion is reflected in significantly lower television ratings for CNN and MSNBC, while Fox News experienced a ratings increase. The drop is more substantial than in previous post-election periods, potentially due to cord-cutting and the networks’ perceived over-focus on election coverage. Both CNN and MSNBC are strategizing to regain viewers, but face challenges in re-engaging an increasingly exhausted electorate.
John Q. Hosedrinker