POLITICSDivergence Score:Partial08/14/26

SC Senate Runoff: Graham vs. Norman

Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to a South Carolina Senate runoff on Aug. 25.

Photo: Fox News Politics

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Fox News Politics emphasized Anti-Graham Endorsement Coalition

LEFT FOCUS

▸Washington Post described Darline Graham as the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. — Washington Post

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Fox News reported that primary fifth-place finisher Mark Lynch endorsed Rep. Ralph Norman for the runoff. — Fox News Politics
▸Fox News quoted Norman declaring he was 'honored' to receive Lynch's endorsement. — Fox News Politics
▸Fox News reported Lynch's statement calling Norman an 'America First' candidate. — Fox News Politics

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.

HOW COVERAGE DIFFERSCOVERAGE SPLIT

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: HIGH

Roy Cooper NC Senate Race Coverage

Roy Cooper's North Carolina Senate campaign draws contrasting media scrutiny from left and right.

Left: Left: Cooper leads but campaigns like he's behind.

Right: Right: Cooper put a convicted murderer on a justice panel.

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 Controversy

08/30/26Photo: Fox News Politics

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: HIGHDEV.

El-Sayed Michigan Senate Controversy

Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over past comments and campaign controversies at Michigan's Democratic convention.

Left: Left focuses on his apology and Dem dilemma.

Right: Right highlights Piker ties and Sharia concerns.