StoryCompareFRAMING Left outlets emphasized shutdown risk and Democratic opposition; right outlet emphasized the political timing relative to midterm elections.
WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT
- ▸The House passed a continuing resolution funding the government through December 4. — NPR Politics, New York Post
- ▸The vote was narrow and Democrats opposed the measure. — New York Times, New York Post
- ▸The bill now heads to the Senate, where its path is uncertain. — NPR Politics, New York Times
LEFT / CENTER-LEFT
- ▸NPR framed the vote as lawmakers 'hoping to avoid a third shutdown since last September.' — NPR Politics
- ▸New York Times said the vote sets the stage for a 'broader battle' with Democrats opposed. — New York Times
RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT
- ▸New York Post emphasized the bill would keep the government open well past the November 3 midterms. — New York Post
