Five Reasons Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars Will Go Hard Left (Again)

<p>Ratings for politically-charged awards shows are tanking. The Oscars telecast suffers serious ratings slippage each winter. The <em>New York Times</em> recently reported that analyzing ratings during awards shows finds audiences fleeing when the stars summon their soapboxes. Naturally, the minds behind the gala want to reverse that trend. Thus the synchronized sentiments for a less partisan night dedicated to film. It’s likely Grade-A spin.</p>