The second night of Jay Leno’s revamped "Tonight Show" soundly beat its competition, boosted in part by a visit from former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, tvbythenumbers.com reports.

Leno posted a 1.6 rating in the 18-49 year old demographic versus CBS’ "Late Show with David Letterman’s" 1.0 rating and the 0.9 rating for ABC’s "Nightline." Leno’s 1.6 rating matches his re-premiere numbers on Monday. 

Letterman even boasted his own politically-oriented guest, inviting possible Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney to chat.