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Who is electable? Michigan’s Senate primary asks a familiar question.
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Extra Extra has grouped 10 reports on this story from 10 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 7 left-leaning, 1 center, and 2 right-leaning sources.
Its coverage-diversity score of 73 out of 100 means the story is being reported across multiple parts of the spectrum, though the volume leans toward one side.
On reliability, 8 of the 10 rated outlets carry a high or mostly-factual reliability rating (A or B) and 2 outlets fall into our mixed or lower-reliability tier (C or D). Ratings are drawn from independent assessments and are meant to help you weigh each report, not to tell you which to trust.
This story has been covered over the span of about 4 days, making it a longer-running thread rather than a single news flash.
Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.
Outlets covering this story: New York Times, Rolling Stone, The 19th, Drop Site News, Politico, Talking Points Memo, Minnesota Reformer, The Bulwark, RealClearPolitics, RedState.
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New York TimesAAug 2, 9:01 AM
Five Big Moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary
Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.
Rolling StoneCAug 1, 2:00 PM
The Michigan Senate Primary Is a Battle for Democrats’ Future
Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are squaring off in one of the most contentious primaries of the year
The 19thBJul 30, 5:52 PM
Who is electable? Michigan’s Senate primary asks a familiar question.
DETROIT — Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, a top Black House Democrat, was making the case for a moderate politician running on boosting jobs and manufacturing. Six years ago, it was to crowds in h
Drop Site NewsBJul 29, 5:51 PM
Data Centers Divide Democrats in Michigan Primary
Senate candidates offer conflicting visions over the role of A.I. and corporate power.
PoliticoAJul 30, 8:45 AM
Two looming primaries will test pro-Israel Democrats’ role in the party
The race for Michigan Senate and Missouri's 1st District has turned into referendums on the Democratic Party's once unwavering support for the longtime U.S. ally.
Talking Points MemoBJul 31, 9:50 AM
We’ll Be Hearing About This Michigan Senate Race for Years to Come
The increasingly acrimonious Senate primary between Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and public health official Abdul El-Sayed draws to a close...
Minnesota ReformerBJul 31, 12:50 PM
State of the race for U.S. Senate
Everyday voters are just starting to tune into the contest to replace U.S. Sen. Tina Smith. On the Democratic column of the primary ballot are U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who ea
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