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Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was hospitalized after suffering a stroke, his office said in a statement on Sunday. Chief of staff Allison Herwitt said Murphy began experiencing numbness in his arm on Saturday afternoon at his son’s hockey game and was taken to a local hospital, where doctors determined he had a stroke. He was later transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital for further monitoring. Herwitt said he is responding well to treatment and is awake and alert, and that doctors are encouraged by his progress. The office said it expects him to make a full recovery. Further details on the severity of the stroke and his return to work were not immediately available.

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  1. Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized after suffering a stroke, his office said.

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    CNN, The Independent, NPR
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    CNBC, The Hill
    Far Right
    Just the News, The Daily Wire, Fox News, The Epoch Times, The Daily Caller

  2. Murphy began experiencing numbness in his arm on Saturday afternoon while at his son’s hockey game, according to chief of staff Allison Herwitt.

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    Raw Story, MS NOW
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    Just the News, The Daily Wire, Fox News, The Epoch Times, The Daily Caller

  3. Murphy was taken to a local hospital and then transferred to Johns Hopkins for further monitoring.

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    MS NOW
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    Just the News, Fox News, The Epoch Times, The Daily Caller

  4. Herwitt said Murphy is responding well to treatment, is awake and alert, and that the office is optimistic he will make a full recovery.

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    MS NOW
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    The Hill
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    Just the News, Fox News, The Epoch Times, The Daily Caller

  5. Murphy is not running in the midterm elections, according to reporting on his political schedule.

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  6. Further details on the severity of the stroke have not been made public, the office said.

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    MS NOW
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All sides report that Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized after a stroke, and that his office says he is responding well to treatment. Right-side headlines more often tag him as a Democrat; left and center lead with the stroke.

  • the left

    13 outlets

    Headlines state the hospitalization and stroke in plain event terms, often adding the hockey game or the expected recovery, with the Far Left outlets also citing staff statements.

    Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is hospitalized with a stroke
    NPRLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    3 outlets

    Headlines are the most neutral, stating the stroke and hospitalization and attributing the news to the office.

    Chris Murphy hospitalized following stroke
    The HillCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    9 outlets

    Headlines lead with the stroke and hospitalization, and several tag Murphy as a Democrat, such as Dem Sen or Democrat Senator, while some name him without a party label.

    Connecticut Dem Sen Chris Murphy hospitalized for stroke
    Fox NewsFar RightAll right-leaning headlines

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    Outspokenrumored 2028 presidential contenderOutspoken Dem

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  • Loaded modifier

    OutspokenMore neutral: Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy

    Adds a characterization of the senator that the event itself does not need; the stroke and hospitalization are reported without it.

    Outspoken Dem Senator Suffers Stroke At Son’s Hockey Game

    Used byThe Daily Wire (Far Right)

  • Vague attribution

    rumored 2028 presidential contenderMore neutral: possible 2028 presidential contender, as some reports describe him

    Rumored attributes the 2028 candidacy talk to unnamed sources without naming who says it.

    Murphy — a rumored 2028 presidential contender — had been crisscrossing the country stumping for midterm candidates…

    Used byNew York Post (Right)

  • Loaded modifier

    Outspoken DemMore neutral: Democratic Sen.

    Outspoken is a judgement of the senator’s manner that the news does not need to report the stroke.

    Outspoken Dem Sen.

    Used byNew York Post (Right)

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From the left

13 outlets

Leads with

  • Recovery and treatment
  • Hockey game setting
  • Staff statement attribution
  • Support from fellow lawmakers

Leaves out

  • Murphy’s stumping for Democrats in the midterms

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • The GuardianLeft

    Connecticut senator Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke

    Democratic senator was at his son’s hockey game when he felt a numbness in his arm and was in Johns Hopkins Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. …

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  • MS NOWFar Left

    Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke at son’s hockey game

    The Democratic senator from Connecticut “is responding well to treatment,” his staff said.

    Read at MS NOW (opens in a new tab)
  • NPRLeft

    Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is hospitalized with a stroke

    Murphy's office says he was taken to the hospital this weekend after experiencing numbness in his arm. His chief of staff said he is responding well to treatment and expected to make a full recovery.

    Read at NPR (opens in a new tab)
  • The IndependentLeft

    Sen. Chris Murphy, 53, suffers stroke during son's hockey game

    Murphy has spent nearly two decades in Congress, winning a House seat in 2006 before moving up to the Senate in 2012

    Read at The Independent (opens in a new tab)
  • The Daily BeastFar Left

    Senator, 53, Rushed to Hospital After Stroke

    Sen. Chris Murphy, 53, has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. In a statement released Sunday, his chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, wrote, “Yesterday afternoon, Senator Murphy started experiencing numbness in his arm while at his son’s hockey game. …

    Read at The Daily Beast (opens in a new tab)
  • ABC NewsLeft

    Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after suffering a stroke, chief of staff says

    U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke, his chief of staff said in a statement on Sunday.

    Read at ABC News (opens in a new tab)
  • BloombergLeft

    Senate Democrat Chris Murphy Hospitalized Due to a Stroke

    Senate Democrat Chris Murphy was hospitalized after suffering a stroke Saturday afternoon, his office disclosed on Sunday.

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  • The Boston GlobeFar LeftAssociated Press report

    Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, according to the Connecticut Democrat’s office. In a statement Sunday, Murphy’s chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said the senator “started experiencing numbness in his arm while at his son’s hockey …

    Read at The Boston Globe (opens in a new tab)
  • NBC NewsLeft

    Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke

    Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was hospitalized Saturday after a stroke, a spokesperson for the senator said on Sunday.

    Read at NBC News (opens in a new tab)
  • The New York TimesLeft

    Senator Chris Murphy Is ‘Awake and Alert’ After Suffering a Stroke

    The Connecticut senator, who has been campaigning for fellow Democrats, has been viewed as a potential candidate for president in 2028.

    Read at The New York Times (opens in a new tab)
  • CBS NewsLeft

    Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized following stroke

    Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut was hospitalized on Saturday after experiencing a stroke, his office said.

    Read at CBS News (opens in a new tab)
  • CNNLeft

    Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized with stroke and expected to make full recovery, his team says

    Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after experiencing a stroke and is expected to make a full recovery, his team announced Sunday. …

    Read at CNN (opens in a new tab)
  • Raw StoryFar Left

    Senator hospitalized with stroke after arm went numb at son's hockey game

    Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) suffered a stroke on Saturday and was hospitalized, his chief of staff said Sunday. Murphy started feeling numbness in his arm at his son’s hockey game, according to a statement from chief of staff Allison Herwitt that New York Times congressional …

    Read at Raw Story (opens in a new tab)

From the center

3 outlets

Leads with

  • Office statement attribution
  • Responding well to treatment
  • Stroke and hospitalization

Leaves out

  • Murphy’s possible 2028 presidential contender status
  • Murphy’s campaigning for Democrats in the midterms

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • NewsNationCenter

    Chris Murphy hospitalized following stroke

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  • The HillCenter

    Chris Murphy hospitalized following stroke

    Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) had a stroke, his office said in a Sunday statement, adding that he is “responding well to treatment.” “Yesterday afternoon, Senator Murphy started experiencing numbness in his arm while at his son’s hockey game. …

    Read at The Hill (opens in a new tab)
  • CNBCCenter

    Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy has stroke and is in the hospital, office says

    Sen. Chris Murphy's office announced Sunday that he suffered a stroke and was hospitalized the day prior, though they say he is 'awake and alert.'

    Read at CNBC (opens in a new tab)

From the right

9 outlets

Leads with

  • Murphy’s Democratic party label
  • Stroke and hospitalization
  • Hockey game onset
  • Chief of staff statement

Leaves out

  • Murphy’s possible 2028 presidential contender status
  • Murphy’s campaigning for Democrats in the midterms

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • The Daily CallerFar Right

    Democrat Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Suffering A Stroke

    ‘The doctors are encouraged by his progress’

    Read at The Daily Caller (opens in a new tab)
  • The Epoch TimesFar Right

    Sen. Chris Murphy Hospitalized Following Stroke, Office Says

    The senator's office said he is 'responding well to treatment.'

    Read at The Epoch Times (opens in a new tab)
  • Daily MailRight

    Democrat Senator Chris Murphy, 53, rushed to hospital after suffering stroke while at son's hockey game

    The 53-year-old started feeling numbness in his arm on Saturday while at his son's hockey game, his office revealed on Sunday.

    Read at Daily Mail (opens in a new tab)
  • RedStateFar Right

    Sen. Chris Murphy Suffers Stroke, Is 'Awake and Alert' As of Sunday

    Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) was hospitalized Saturday from a stroke, his office has confirmed today.

    Read at RedState (opens in a new tab)
  • Washington ExaminerRight

    Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after suffering stroke, office says

    Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) was hospitalized after suffering a stroke on Saturday afternoon. Allison Herwitt, Murphy’s chief of staff, said the 53-year-old senator is receiving medical care at Johns Hopkins Hospital and his team expects him to make a full recovery. …

    Read at Washington Examiner (opens in a new tab)
  • New York PostRight

    Loaded modifier“Outspoken Dem”Outspoken is a judgement of the senator’s manner that the news does not need to report the stroke.More neutral: Democratic Sen.Disagree with this highlight? Sen. Chris Murphy suffers stroke during son’s hockey game

    Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke at his son's hockey game, his office said Sunday.

    Read at New York Post (opens in a new tab)
  • Fox NewsFar Right

    Connecticut Dem Sen Chris Murphy hospitalized for stroke

    Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was hospitalized after experiencing a stroke, his chief of staff Allison Herwitt said in a statement released Sunday. …

    Read at Fox News (opens in a new tab)
  • The Daily WireFar Right

    Loaded modifier“Outspoken”Adds a characterization of the senator that the event itself does not need; the stroke and hospitalization are reported without it.More neutral: Democratic Sen. Chris MurphyDisagree with this highlight? Dem Senator Suffers Stroke At Son’s Hockey Game

    Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) was hospitalized after suffering a stroke while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday. Allison Herwitt, Murphy’s chief of staff, said the incident occurred on Halloween afternoon. …

    Read at The Daily Wire (opens in a new tab)
  • Just the NewsFar Right

    Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after suffering stroke, office says

    “He is responding well to treatment,” Herwitt said in a statement. “The doctors are encouraged by his progress, he is awake and alert, and we are optimistic he will make a full recovery.”

    Read at Just the News (opens in a new tab)

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  • Left

    5 hr later

    Its first report, Nov 1, 12:38 PM EST

  • Center

    5 hr 32 min later

    Its first report, Nov 1, 1:08 PM EST

  • Right

    First to report

    The Daily Wire, Nov 1, 7:36 AM EST

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  1. The Daily WireFar RightNov 1, 7:36 AM EST
  2. Fox NewsFar RightNov 1, 12:33 PM EST
  3. Raw StoryFar LeftNov 1, 12:38 PM EST
  4. New York PostRightNov 1, 12:49 PM EST
  5. CNNLeftNov 1, 12:51 PM EST
  6. CBS NewsLeftNov 1, 12:52 PM EST
  7. The New York TimesLeftNov 1, 12:58 PM EST
  8. NBC NewsLeftNov 1, 1:01 PM EST
  9. CNBCCenterNov 1, 1:08 PM EST
  10. Washington ExaminerRightNov 1, 1:09 PM EST
  11. The HillCenterNov 1, 1:11 PM EST
  12. RedStateFar RightNov 1, 1:14 PM EST
  13. Daily MailRightNov 1, 1:17 PM EST
  14. The Boston GlobeFar LeftNov 1, 1:17 PM EST
  15. BloombergLeftNov 1, 1:18 PM EST
  16. ABC NewsLeftNov 1, 1:28 PM EST
  17. NewsNationCenterNov 1, 1:29 PM EST
  18. The Daily BeastFar LeftNov 1, 1:34 PM EST
  19. The Epoch TimesFar RightNov 1, 1:36 PM EST
  20. The IndependentLeftNov 1, 1:39 PM EST
  21. The Daily CallerFar RightNov 1, 1:41 PM EST
  22. NPRLeftNov 1, 2:00 PM EST
  23. MS NOWFar LeftNov 1, 2:10 PM EST
  24. The GuardianLeftNov 1, 2:27 PM EST

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