Ratings Gap

Nationally "Press the Meathead" usually beats "This Wank with George Stephanopoulis" and it's possible the margin is more substantial in some markets than others.

But these rankings from the appearance of Obama on Timmeh & and Clinton on Stephy may be good news for Obama (or maybe 'Giuliani'):

Overnights from the Indianapolis market (where both shows originated):

"Meet the Press" - 8.5/21
"This Week: - 1.3/4

In D.C.:

"Meet the Press" - 4.4/12
"This Week" - 1.4/4

Now, it's possible that Russert normally beats Stephanoulis better than 6 to 1 in Indy. And it is also quite possible ratings don't mean shit when it comes to votes.

Whatever, I didn't see either show, but I'm willing to bet the hosts sucked as usual.