Lindsey Graham
Coverage from Aug 3 – Aug 16 across 155 episodes of national and local news audio, split by each show’s editorial lean.
Lindsey Graham
US Senator (R-SC)
Left-leaning outlets focused on Lindsey Graham's passing and the subsequent special election in South Carolina, particularly emphasizing the candidacy of his sister, Darlene Graham. They framed the race as competitive and highlighted the unusual circumstances surrounding Graham's primary win prior to his death, suggesting a potential vulnerability for his sister. The tone was generally neutral, but there was an undercurrent of skepticism regarding the political implications of his family's involvement.
Right-leaning outlets discussed Lindsey Graham primarily in the context of the special election following his death, with a focus on his sister's candidacy and the influence of Donald Trump in the race. The tone was mixed, with some hosts expressing skepticism about Darlene Graham's qualifications and others supporting her as a continuation of her brother's legacy. There was a notable emphasis on the political maneuvering and potential controversies surrounding her campaign.
Blue = left-leaning outlets, red = right-leaning. The bar color is separate: green = favorable coverage, red = hostile.
Catchwind · Aug 3 – Aug 16 · 155 episodes · outlet leanings from AllSides / Ad Fontes
We don’t judge whether anything said on air is true. Each show’s editorial lean is assigned from published third-party media-bias ratings — before we look at any of its coverage — and the two accounts above are each written from that side’s own airtime, neither in view of the other.