"We've had a series of major news stories that have brought in viewers who either were sampling to see what else was available or were normal news watchers. The Florida recount and the end of the election was a huge development. And then 9/11 came along"
- Brit Hume
About this Quote
This quote by Brit Hume speaks to the power of news stories to draw in audiences. He points out the Florida recount and completion of the election as a major newspaper article that brought in viewers who were either tasting to see what else was offered or were typical news watchers. He then goes on to discuss the destructive events of 9/11, which was a big advancement that had a major effect on audiences. This quote speaks with the power of newspaper article to attract viewers and the value of newspaper article in notifying the general public. It also speaks to the impact of significant newspaper article on viewers, as the Florida recount and 9/11 were both significant newspaper article that had a substantial influence on viewers.
This quote is written / told by Brit Hume somewhere between June 22, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.
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