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tvje · 09-02-2004, 03:27 PM

Here is an article from the New York Post, saying what show Republicans like and what show Democrats like.

http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/19094.htm

September 2, 2004 -- POLITICAL humor does come in two varieties: Republican and Democratic. Want proof? A new study says Bush supporters prefer “Everybody Loves Raymond” and Kerry people tune in to “Will & Grace.” Results of the survey by the media planning firm Initiative could end up being used to decide where political
campaign ads will be placed. The survey quizzed Democrats, Republicans and undecided voters on what their favorite shows were. And the choice, as the candidates say, is clear. “Certainly [this kind of information] is important for the politicos,” says Initiative’s Stacey Lynn Koerner. “It’s important for them to understand where they can best reach undecided voters since they’re such a critical group.” For instance, those highly sought-after undecided voters are fans of Damon Wayans’ “My Wife and Kids.” The undecideds also favor “CSI: Miami” as their favorite drama and “Fear Factor” as their reality show of choice. Along with “Will & Grace,” Kerry voters tended to like “Judging Amy” and “Extreme Makeover.” Republicans prefer

“JAG” for drama and “The Amazing Race” in reality. The shows favored by the uncommitted voters tend to be ones that attract younger audiences, Koerner says “I think with the undecideds, there’s probably a large portion of them that are younger, who have not developed party loyalties necessarily or are still trying to decide what they want,” she says. “There also seems to be a large portion of minority audiences that may be in this undecided group, as well,” says Koerner. Initiative officials said the study was based on a survey of 1,000 consumers in mid-July. The study also sought to find which political issues were important to the viewers of given shows. For example, undecided voters who worry about national security prefer “Everybody Loves Raymond,” the study says. Republicans concerned with family values like “Joan of Arcadia” while Democrats concerned about health prefer “Monk.”

tvje · 09-02-2004, 03:34 PM

I really don't care for "Everybody Loves Raymond" or "Will Or Grace".

Funny thing is, I am an independent voter, and I am a big fan of "My Wife And Kids." I am a fan of the Wayans family period.

Who have thought back in 1990 when "In Living Color" premered, that the two candidates running for President might be fighting for the Wayans family endorcement?

barwars · 09-02-2004, 03:42 PM

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dont want to step on any toes

tvje · 09-02-2004, 03:48 PM

I catch your drift. Though I am fan of "MWAK", I have decided to vote for Kerry. But it is nice to know if fans of "MWAK" are like me, both candidates will be kissing their ass.

The irony is that in 92, "In Living Color" was one of the tv shows (Murphy Brown was on the top of the list) that Bush/Quale said they would try to take off the air, if reelected.

What would be funny, if Bush or Kerry made a promise if elected I will work to get rid of Franklyn, or a promise if elected I will work to keep Franklyn, and they debate over weather Franklyn is good for "MWAK" or not. That would be hilarous.

barwars · 09-02-2004, 03:59 PM

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tvje · 09-02-2004, 04:10 PM

The President has no power over TV. But some people think he has some say over what should be on television. And the candidates go after those people's vote.

vashti1999 · 09-02-2004, 04:19 PM

Expect this thread to be locked any moment now. Shhh, we're not supposed to talk politics.

spunkygirl · 09-02-2004, 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by vashti1999
Expect this thread to be locked any moment now. Shhh, we're not supposed to talk politics.

TJ is gonna ban first with no questions asked for talking about politics at all

tvje · 09-02-2004, 04:27 PM

Dam, are they that strict? This is more about TV shows, than politics.

For goodness steaks, don't ban me, I didn't mean any harm. I won't do it again. Please don't ban me.

spunkygirl · 09-02-2004, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by tvje
Dam, are they that strict. This is more about TV shows, than politics.

but it's still about politics, and no political talk at all on the boards

gOoSe · 09-02-2004, 04:50 PM

i know we cant talk about politics. and that article is stupid
no matter what race,age,sex, or political side your on, You will watch all types of shows.

i watch "joan of arcadia" and "monk"... so what does that say about me? i like variety?

If their trying to use this as a "tool" for advertising or targeting certain groups, then just target the top 4 tv market cities. and that goes with almost anything IMO

okay im off now, and i dont think my reply was fully politics

vashti1999 · 09-02-2004, 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by tvje
For goodness steaks, don't ban me, I didn't mean any harm. I won't do it again. Please don't ban me.

Trying to bribe them with steaks, huh? We'll see if that works.

tvje · 09-02-2004, 05:20 PM

Normally, if I say something I am not suppose to on a message board, it would not go through.

If you don't hear from me again, you will know what happened to me.

tvje · 09-03-2004, 12:52 AM

This is just a fun article I found in the post. Nothing too take seriously. So I wouldn't consider this a political article.

Mr. Television · 09-03-2004, 12:56 AM

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Originally posted by tvje
This is just a fun article I found in the post. Nothing too take seriously. So I wouldn't consider this a political article.

If you wouldn't keep responding to it, it would probably fall to the bottom and be forgotten.

09-02-2004, 03:27 PM	#1
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	GOP and DEM's favorite shows Here is an article from the New York Post, saying what show Republicans like and what show Democrats like. http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/19094.htm September 2, 2004 -- POLITICAL humor does come in two varieties: Republican and Democratic. Want proof? A new study says Bush supporters prefer “Everybody Loves Raymond” and Kerry people tune in to “Will & Grace.” Results of the survey by the media planning firm Initiative could end up being used to decide where political campaign ads will be placed. The survey quizzed Democrats, Republicans and undecided voters on what their favorite shows were. And the choice, as the candidates say, is clear. “Certainly [this kind of information] is important for the politicos,” says Initiative’s Stacey Lynn Koerner. “It’s important for them to understand where they can best reach undecided voters since they’re such a critical group.” For instance, those highly sought-after undecided voters are fans of Damon Wayans’ “My Wife and Kids.” The undecideds also favor “CSI: Miami” as their favorite drama and “Fear Factor” as their reality show of choice. Along with “Will & Grace,” Kerry voters tended to like “Judging Amy” and “Extreme Makeover.” Republicans prefer “JAG” for drama and “The Amazing Race” in reality. The shows favored by the uncommitted voters tend to be ones that attract younger audiences, Koerner says “I think with the undecideds, there’s probably a large portion of them that are younger, who have not developed party loyalties necessarily or are still trying to decide what they want,” she says. “There also seems to be a large portion of minority audiences that may be in this undecided group, as well,” says Koerner. Initiative officials said the study was based on a survey of 1,000 consumers in mid-July. The study also sought to find which political issues were important to the viewers of given shows. For example, undecided voters who worry about national security prefer “Everybody Loves Raymond,” the study says. Republicans concerned with family values like “Joan of Arcadia” while Democrats concerned about health prefer “Monk.”
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09-02-2004, 03:42 PM	#3
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09-02-2004, 03:34 PM	#2
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	I really don't care for "Everybody Loves Raymond" or "Will Or Grace". Funny thing is, I am an independent voter, and I am a big fan of "My Wife And Kids." I am a fan of the Wayans family period. Who have thought back in 1990 when "In Living Color" premered, that the two candidates running for President might be fighting for the Wayans family endorcement?

09-02-2004, 03:48 PM	#4
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	I catch your drift. Though I am fan of "MWAK", I have decided to vote for Kerry. But it is nice to know if fans of "MWAK" are like me, both candidates will be kissing their ass. The irony is that in 92, "In Living Color" was one of the tv shows (Murphy Brown was on the top of the list) that Bush/Quale said they would try to take off the air, if reelected. What would be funny, if Bush or Kerry made a promise if elected I will work to get rid of Franklyn, or a promise if elected I will work to keep Franklyn, and they debate over weather Franklyn is good for "MWAK" or not. That would be hilarous.

09-02-2004, 04:10 PM	#6
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	The President has no power over TV. But some people think he has some say over what should be on television. And the candidates go after those people's vote.

09-02-2004, 04:27 PM	#9
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	Dam, are they that strict? This is more about TV shows, than politics. For goodness steaks, don't ban me, I didn't mean any harm. I won't do it again. Please don't ban me.

09-02-2004, 04:50 PM	#11
gOoSe Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2002 Posts: 297	i know we cant talk about politics. and that article is stupid no matter what race,age,sex, or political side your on, You will watch all types of shows. i watch "joan of arcadia" and "monk"... so what does that say about me? i like variety? If their trying to use this as a "tool" for advertising or targeting certain groups, then just target the top 4 tv market cities. and that goes with almost anything IMO okay im off now, and i dont think my reply was fully politics

09-02-2004, 05:20 PM	#13
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	Normally, if I say something I am not suppose to on a message board, it would not go through. If you don't hear from me again, you will know what happened to me.

09-03-2004, 12:52 AM	#14
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	This is just a fun article I found in the post. Nothing too take seriously. So I wouldn't consider this a political article.