2026-07-14
Senator Lindsey Graham dies, replacement appointed
29 outlets covered the same story. Here's how their headlines landed on the −5 (Far Left) to +5 (Far Right) spectrum — a 3.5-point gap between the most-left and most-right framing.
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- -0.5The Economist · CenterWhat Graham Platner’s collapse means for the Democrats
- -0.5Associated Press · CenterSenate returns to Washington after Graham's death with uncertain agenda
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- -0.5The Atlantic · CenterHow Lindsey Graham Miscalculated on Iran
- -0.3Associated Press · CenterAortic dissection likely caused Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death. Here's what to know
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- -0.2Axios · CenterSenate looks to honor Graham with Russia sanctions
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- -0.2Associated Press · CenterSouth Carolina's next steps to replace Graham after senator's death
- +0.0Politico · CenterTrump recommends Lindsey Graham’s sister fill his Senate seat
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- +0.0The Hill · CenterPatel says FBI ‘is assisting local authorities’ after Graham’s death
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- +0.0Neutral News · CenterSen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71; Sister Appointed to Fill South Carolina Seat
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- +0.5The Economist · CenterLindsey Graham represented the arc of his party
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- +1.2Washington Examiner · RightMitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham get stuck in the ‘just asking questions’ vortex
- +2.0National Review · RightLindsey Graham Was a Fierce Defender of the Pro-Life Cause
Scores are AI estimates of headline language, not factual ratings. Each headline is scored 0 (neutral) outward to Far Left / Far Right by Claude and Grok.