First numbers are now up, link up shortly. Debate drew less than 30 million viewers, 40 million less than the 72 million in 2008.
CBS: Vice presidential debate (8.3 million, 5.3/8)
ABC: Vice presidential debate (7.5 million, 4.7/7)
NBC: Vice presidential debate (7.1 million, 4.4/6)
FOX: 5.2 million
Comparison:
72 million in 2008 for Glen Rice, err, Sarah Palin + Joe Biden.