Susan Collins
Coverage from Aug 3 – Aug 16 across 161 episodes of national and local news audio, split by each show’s editorial lean.
Susan Collins
US Senator (R-ME)
Left-leaning outlets framed Susan Collins primarily in a critical light, focusing on her opposition to Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General. They emphasized her perceived inconsistency and alignment with MAGA Republicans, suggesting that her votes often lack genuine conviction. The tone was predominantly negative, highlighting her past decisions, such as her vote for Brett Kavanaugh, as contributing to current political issues.
Right-leaning outlets expressed skepticism about Susan Collins' motives for voting against Todd Blanche's confirmation, framing her decision as politically motivated rather than principled. They highlighted frustrations within the Republican Party regarding her perceived lack of support for party initiatives, particularly in relation to voter ID legislation. The tone was critical, reflecting concerns about her independence and alignment with conservative values.
Blue = left-leaning outlets, red = right-leaning. The bar color is separate: green = favorable coverage, red = hostile.
Catchwind · Aug 3 – Aug 16 · 161 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.