Nielsen ratings are not immune to power plays and shifts, just like the political election years. CBS' Murphy Brown became the center of controversy as Vice President Dan Quayle lambasted the principle for being an unwed mother. Ultra-liberal writers utilized every sound

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and soared to 3rd place, culminating in the political birth of Murphy's baby. 60 Minutes again reigned front and center to cover the first election featuring common political families from the Bush and Clinton dynasties duking it out. Representing the lower-income front, Roseanne reclaimed 2nd Place as financial downfalls from the recession affected the characters and presented much of the plot fuel.