POLITICSDivergence Score:PartialDEVELOPING08/21/26

Trump Backs Graham in SC Senate Race

Trump travels to South Carolina to endorse Sen. Darline Graham in a competitive Senate primary.

Photo: Daily Signal

FRAMING Bloomberg Politics emphasized Trump Endorsement Test; Daily Signal emphasized Pro-Life Movement Divided.

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

▸Bloomberg noted the race may be closer than expected, testing Trump's endorsement power. — Bloomberg Politics

RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT

▸Daily Signal reported some pro-life groups back Graham despite Norman's perfect pro-life ratings, causing controversy. — Daily Signal
▸Daily Signal noted Norman earned perfect ratings from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and Students for Life Action. — Daily Signal

Markey Defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

09/03/26Photo: The Atlantic

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

Markey Defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Seth Moulton.

Left: Left sees a win for progressive incumbency.

Right: Right sees moderates locked out of primaries.

El-Sayed Michigan Senate Race

09/03/26Photo: Washington Free Beacon

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: HIGHDEV.

El-Sayed Michigan Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, faces scrutiny from multiple angles after his primary win.

Left: Left sees him attacking Trump on the economy.

Right: Right flags 9/11 truthers and antisemitism row.

Markey Beats Moulton in MA Primary

09/02/26Photo: Fox News Politics

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIAL

Markey Beats Moulton in MA Primary

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defeats Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts' Democratic Senate primary.

Left: Anti-incumbent wave fizzles for older Democrats.

Right: Dems pick progressivism over generational change.

Massachusetts Senate Primary Showdown

09/01/26Photo: NBC News

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

Massachusetts Senate Primary Showdown

Senator Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton faced off in Massachusetts's Democratic Senate primary.

Left: Two progressives, one Senate seat in Massachusetts.

Right: Dems' age war erupts — left vs. center on the ballot.