Howard Stern a threat to Bush election?

It has been speculated that Howard Sterns tirades against Bush could help motivate his sizeable national audience to vote against the incumbent president this fall.
 
Today in Inside Radio, this blurb about the latest ratings for Howard.
 
A defiant and politically radicalized Howard Stern reigns in the New York morning Arbitrons. Oh, he’s still booking strippers and adult film stars, for sure: It’s part of a time-tested formula. But if the New York Spring numbers — across virtually all demos — are any signal, Stern’s anti-Bush and anti-FCC attitude is a winner. Stern’s morning performance helps WXRK climb 3.3-3.7 total week, 12+ — into a tie with sister WINS.
 
And the latest developments on Nipplegate, also from Inside Radio.
 
Les Moonves vows to battle any Janet Jackson fines — and hopes to re-sign Howard Stern.
The Viacom co-chief tells Sunday’s TV critics session that fining the 20 CBS stations for Janet’s Super Bowl flash is ridiculous. And promises he’ll appeal to the federal courts if the FCC carries through with its rumored punishment. As for Stern — Moonves hopes to re-sign him when his deal’s up in late 2005. Howard returns from his two-week vacation this morning, adding four new markets and re-appearing in five more.