Ratings have dipped a bit, but with a vital 2006 election approaching and a slew of strong personalities, the conservative press' influence remains powerful.
When ratings declined last spring for right-wing talk stalwarts like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, some questioned whether the public had grown weary of overtly conservative coverage.
But industry observers suggest that the influence of the partisan press has held strong and can be an effective vehicle for delivering a message.
Michael Harrison, founder and editor or ...