As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since the election. Television ratings — and now a new poll — clearly illustrate the phenomenon.

About two-thirds of Americans have recently felt the need to limit their political news consumption, according to a recent poll. Why it matters: The reluctance to consume political news is reflected in TV ratings.

About two-thirds of American adults say they have recently felt the need to limit media consumption about politics and government.