Stern's Political Crusade - Ratings soar as radio host attacks Bush

Stern's Political Crusade

Ratings soar as radio host attacks Bush


Howard Stern's radio audience almost doubled in New York, Chicago, Boston and Hartford, Connecticut, during the first three months of 2004 -- and not because he's added more sex to his shtick. After more than two decades of titillating the masses with crude jokes and porn-star guests, Stern is attracting listeners with his new obsession: attacking George W. Bush.
"Howard's in a war," says Chaunce Hayden, a regular guest on Stern's morning show. "He's spending all his energy and efforts and wit and know-how to have Bush eliminated from office."

Stern's radio show reaches about 18 million people; his Web site -- a clearinghouse for Bush criticism -- draws up to 4 million visitors daily. As the presidential race heats up, Stern aims to turn his millions of young male fans into a new anti-Bush constituency.

"If you look at the sheer numbers, that in and of itself is political clout," says Michael Feldman, Al Gore's chief of staff in 2000. "He could mobilize millions."

"His audience listens to him," says Al Franken. "He's an honest broker."

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Gotta fight em with their own weapons. Go Howard!!

I might even tune in for once in my life.

I always thought he was amusing, but let's face it, the sex stuff gets boring if you're a girl. If he's onto something interesting I might listen again.

Howard's fans truly do stand for the "fan" in "fanatic"...They're hardcore and they come right out of Bush's base...

Thanks Jann!

I really think he's going to make the difference in this race. He can change the meme at the grassroots level among nonpolitical people. All of a sudden it's cool to bash Bush. And what's even better is he's giving positive support to Kerry. This cannot be underestimated.

The man is the broadcasting equivalent of a jack russell terrier. (that's praise!!)

The Clear Channel thing was a huge tactical blunder for the RW.

Wooooooo Hooooooooo !