The tale of two conventions

Democratic Convention
• 65% White
• 11% Hispanic
• 23% Black
• 50% Female
• Speeches focus on changing the policies of George Bush
• Most commonly used words were change, family, energy, jobs, health care, economy, mom/mother and Iraq

Republican Convention
• 93% White
• 5% Hispanic
• 2% Black
• 32% Female
• Speeches focus on John McCain’s service in Vietnam
• Most commonly used words were God, reform, character, family, taxes, leader, hope and hurricane



On a side note: Thursday night's McCain speech at the Republican National Convention was watched by nearly 39 million people, Nielsen Media Research said today.

In setting a new decade high for a convention speech, the GOP presidential nominee edged Democratic counterpart Obama (38.4 million), and McCain's suddenly famous running mate, Sarah Palin (37.2 million).



But, of course, TV ratings are not votes.