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Forecasts call for storms in the central US on Election Day

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Covered by 3 outlets, mostly left-leaning (67%).

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CNN, NBC News and The Hill report that forecasters expect stormy, wet weather across parts of the central United States on Election Day. According to the reports, the heaviest storms are forecast for states with closely watched races, including Texas, Kansas and Iowa, and the weather could affect voter turnout. The Hill, citing AccuWeather, also notes possible thunderstorms and a long dry, warm spell in parts of the Northeast. The reports describe forecasts rather than actual conditions, and the storms have not yet occurred.

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  1. Forecasters expect stormy, wet weather in the central US on Election Day.

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    CNN, NBC News
    Center
    The Hill

  2. NBC News reports the heaviest forecast storms for Texas, Kansas and Iowa, which have competitive races.

    One outletNBC News· Left

  3. Coverage says the storms could affect voter turnout in key midterm races.

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    Left
    CNN
    Center
    The Hill

How each side tells it

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CNN, NBC News and The Hill report that forecasters expect storms in the central US on Election Day. Left outlets emphasize possible effects on turnout in close races, while The Hill stresses severe weather across several key states.

  • the left

    2 outlets

    Headlines stress how the storm could affect turnout in key midterm races and name specific states at risk.

    Election Day storm could impact voter turnout in key midterm races in the central US
    CNNLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    1 outlet

    The Hill's headline describes severe weather expected across several key states, with the turnout link appearing only in its description.

    Severe weather expected on Election Day in several key states
    The HillCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    No coverage yet

    No right-leaning outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

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  • Left1

    spiciest forecasts

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  • Right

    Has not covered this story.

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  • Sensational language

    spiciest forecastsMore neutral: most severe forecasts

    The colloquial word spiciest adds drama to a plain description of forecast severity.

    on Election Day, with the spiciest forecasts for states with some of the hottest races — including Texas, Kansas and Iowa.

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From the left

2 outlets

Leads with

  • effect on voter turnout
  • key midterm races
  • Texas, Kansas and Iowa
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From the center

1 outlet

Leads with

  • severe thunderstorms
  • several key states
  • AccuWeather forecast
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  • The HillCenter

    Severe weather expected on Election Day in several key states

    Chances of severe weather are looming over certain regions across the U.S. next week, with the possibility of thunderstorms on Election Day, potentially impacting voter turnout in key races. …

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From the right

0 outlets

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Who reported it when

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  • Left

    First to report

    CNN, Oct 28, 12:59 PM EDT

  • Center

    1 day 6 hr later

    Its first report, Oct 29, 7:19 PM EDT

  • Right

    No report yet

    From the outlets Mantle follows

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  1. CNNLeftOct 28, 12:59 PM EDT
  2. NBC NewsLeftOct 29, 5:29 PM EDT
  3. The HillCenterOct 29, 7:19 PM EDT

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