Looks like President Obama wasn’t what viewers had in mind for sweeps. Last night’s umpteenth press conference was seen by 29% less people than the March 24th version. Although FOX was able to beat the other networks for its airing of Lie to Me, the strategic move was probably a moot point. American Idol would have given the network a win anyway.

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• Lie to Me (7.9 million, 2.4/7 in 18-49) did the same as last week.
• NBC’s coverage of the presser (1.6/5) drew in 6.7 million.
• ABC’s political hour (1.6/5) attracted 6.1 million.
• Approximately 6 million watched the president on CBS (1.5/5).
• America’s Next Top Model (4 million, 1.8/6) remained steady.