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Spotted this week in media bias

Election 2020

The latest roundup from the presidential race

Media coverage of 2020 Presidential candidates

Biden maintained his top ranking of media coverage this week, but Julian Castro notably spiked in the rankings from 10th to 7th–in the wake of qualifying for the next debate.

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Election 2020: The Field Narrows

This week, Julian Castro qualified as the 10th to join the debate stage while the 2020 Democratic primary field narrowed significantly as Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Massachusettes Representative Seth Moulton both withdrew their candidacy for the Democratic nomination.

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This week’s articles centered domestically on Trump’s flip-flops on gun control and a possible recession, and internationally on Trump’s snub of Denmark and his trade-war with China

 

Bias in the News

Highlighting the top two news topics each day and how they were covered by the left, right and center.

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Billionaire Industrialist David Koch Dies at 79

On Friday, billionaire industrialist David Koch died at age 79 in his home in Southampton, NY. Koch and his older brother Charles were the heads of Koch Industries, the second-largest privately held company in the United States.

There are 2189 news articles covering this topic. 29% (626) are left leaning, 60% (1319) center, 11% (244) right leaning.



From the left: David Koch dies at 79, Washington Post
From the center: Looking Back At David Koch's Impact On American Politics, NPR
From the right: Billionaire David Koch dead at 79, NY Post

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Trump Tells US Businesses to Disengage with China

On Friday, President Trump sent a series of tweets ordering US businesses to look for alternatives to doing business with China. This move comes in the midst of a trade war with China, in which the Trump administration is implementing significant tariffs against the rival country.

There are 2408 news articles covering this topic. 20% (485) are left leaning, 51% (1238) center, 28% (685) right leaning.


From the left: Trump ‘hereby’ orders U.S. business out of China, Washington Post
From the center: Trump vows to respond to latest tariffs, The Hill
From the right: Trump Hits Back At China With 30% Tariffs On $250 Billion, Daily Caller

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Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Hickenlooper Announces Run for Colorado Senate

After dropping out of the presidential race last week, former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper has announced that he is running for Senate in Colorado in 2020. He is running with the hopes of ousting Senator Cory Gardner, who is considered to be one of the most vulnerable Republican senators in the upcoming election.

There are 395 news articles covering this topic. 33% (129) are left leaning, 47% (186) center, 20% (80) right leaning.



From the left: Hickenlooper joins Colorado Senate race after dropping bid, Washington Post
From the center: John Hickenlooper Launches Colorado Senate Campaign, Bloomberg
From the right: Hickenlooper Announces Colorado Senate Run, Daily Caller

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Jay Inslee Drops Out of Democratic Race

On Wednesday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee dropped out of the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Inslee had positioned himself as the climate change candidate, centering his entire campaign around how he planned to address the issue as president.

There are 1723 news articles covering this topic. 50% (864) are left leaning, 36% (623) center, 14% (236) right leaning.


From the left: What Jay Inslee’s departure says: climate and Dem primary, Washington Post
From the center: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Withdraws From Presidential Race, NPR
From the right: Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race, Fox News

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Wednesday, August 21st, 2019

Trump Snubs Denmark Prime Minister Over Greenland

On Wednesday, President Trump lashed out at the prime minister of Denmark, saying that she had made “nasty” comments about his desire to buy Greenland. The day before, he had cancelled a planned visit to Denmark as a result of the backlash over his inquiries into buying Greenland.

There are 1425 news articles covering this topic. 18% (261) are left leaning, 53% (749) center, 29% (415) right leaning.



From the left: Trump attacks Danish prime minister for ‘nasty’ comments, Washington Post
From the center: Trump Skips Visit To Denmark, Calls Danish Leader 'Nasty', NPR
From the right: Trump Gives Up On Dream Of Buying Greenland, Daily Caller

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Outlook on Gun Policy Uncertain

President Trump has again reversed his position on background checks–telling reporters on Wednesday that he is willing to get behind background checks and work with the Democrats. However, he did warn that the Democrats might try to lead him down a “slippery slope” that may lead to even stricter gun regulations–perhaps referencing the Parkland plan for gun control reform.

There are 603 news articles covering this topic. 2% (14) are left leaning, 26% (156) center, 72% (433) right leaning.



From the left: Parkland students unveil sweeping gun-control proposal, Washington Post
From the center: Outlook Uncertain On Gun Policy — With NRA In Trump’s Ear, NPR
From the right: Background checks, not 'to hell with the Second Amendment', Fox News

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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019

Biden Expands Lead in 2020 Democratic Field

According to a new CNN poll, former vice president Joe Biden has put even more space between him and his nearest competitors. Biden now has the support of 29% of Democrat and Democratic-leaning voters, giving him a double-digit lead over Bernie Sanders (15%) and Elizabeth Warren (14%).

There are 1778 news articles covering this topic. 28% (496) are left leaning, 44% (784) center, 28% (498) right leaning.



From the left: CNN Poll: Joe Biden regains double-digit lead over Democratic field, CNN
From the center: Biden expands lead over 2020 Democrats: poll, The Hill
From the right: Tucker Carlson: Biden's friendship with Obama is not real, Fox News

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Trump Backs Down from Background Checks

After saying that he would support strengthening background checks for gun purchases after mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, President Trump has reversed his position.

There are 648 news articles covering this topic. 12% (76) are left leaning, 29% (187) center, 59% (385) right leaning.


From the left: After Lobbying by Gun Rights Advocates, Trump Retreat, New York Times
From the center: Trump insists US has ‘very strong’ background checks, Associated Press
From the right: Trump Cools On Expanding Background Checks, Daily Caller

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Monday, August 19th, 2019

Trump Denies Possibility of Recession

In the midst of market disruptions and ongoing trade wars, President Trump insists that the economy will not feel any negative consequences from his presidency.

There are 1512 news articles covering this topic. 20% (307) are left leaning, 62% (942) center, 17% (263) right leaning.



From the left: In Economic Warning Signals, Trump Sees Conspiracy, New York Times
From the center: 'No recession in sight' says Trump's top economic adviser, USA Today
From the right: MSNBC anchor: 'About time we get a recession', Fox News

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Trump Slams Fox News for Unfavorable Poll

This week, Trump sounded off against Fox News for a poll that shows him in serious trouble for the 2020 presidential race. The poll shows that every Democratic candidate tested beats Trump in 2020 matchups.

There are 255 news articles covering this topic. 44% (111) are left leaning, 37% (94) center, 20% (50) right leaning.


From the left: Donald Trump's latest conspiracy theory target? Fox News., CNN
From the center: 'Fox is different': Donald Trump slams Fox News, USA Today'
From the right: Fox News Poll: Biden still leads Democratic race, Warren climbs, Fox News

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