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Media Tenor: Economic Worries Pose Problems for Both Candidates

Posted by Media Tenor on 27 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Commentary, Media Analysis

  • Obama strikes out on energy and the environment as gas prices continue to rise
  • When it comes to the issues, McCain favored, despite negatives
  • Popularity: 1% [?]

    The Spouse and the President Get Their Media Close-up

    Posted by Project for Excellence in Journalism on 24 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: North America, Commentary, Media Analysis

    Barack Obama and John McCain sparred over offshore drilling and campaign financing. But the coverage last week also focused on two people - Michelle Obama and George Bush - who may have a major impact on the outcome of the election.

    Popularity: 1% [?]

    Media Tenor: A Race Between Leadership and Popularity

    Posted by Media Tenor on 20 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: North America, Commentary, Media Analysis

  • Pressure on McCain: Criticisms reach a 12-week high
  • Fox criticism of McCain intensifies again
  • Obama has a comeback in both media and polls
  • Popularity: 1% [?]

    Media Tenor to Open Media Impact Center in Boston

    Posted by Media Tenor on 17 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: News, Media Analysis

    By Media Tenor
    Over the past 24 months the requests for ongoing and-up-to date media analysis have grown. After several joint studies with the Harvard Business School and the Kennedy School for Government, Media Tenor reached a decision to open a Media Impact Center in Boston this year.

    Popularity: 1% [?]

    Media Tenor - It’s the Economy: Both Candidates Questioned

    Posted by Media Tenor on 13 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Commentary, Media Analysis

  • Criticism of both candidates increases
  • Neither Obama’s nor McCain’s platform appears convincing
  • Media trend swings slightly back to McCain
  • Popularity: 1% [?]

    Clinton Drives the Media Narrative the Week Obama Wins

    Posted by Journalism.org on 10 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: News, Obama, Hillary, Media Analysis, McCain

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    By Mark Jurkowitz, PEJ
    In the last official week of the long and
    grueling Democratic nomination battle, Barack Obama captured his party’s
    top prize. But it was Hillary Clinton - by providing most of the week’s
    suspense and drama - who proved she could still dominate the story line in
    defeat.

    Popularity: 1% [?]

    Media Tenor: No Media Dream Team So Far

    Posted by Media Tenor on 07 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Commentary, Media Analysis

  • Edwards better rated than Clinton in quotes by other Democrats
  • Better ratings for both Obama and McCain this week
  • Where’s the beef? Little interest in the candidates’ economic platforms
  • Popularity: 1% [?]

    Iraq Roars Back as a Campaign Issue

    Posted by Project for Excellence in Journalism on 03 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: News, Obama, Hillary, Media Analysis, McCain

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    By Mark Jurkowitz, PEJ
    Last week, the McCain/Obama battle largely centered on one foreign policy issue - the war in Iraq - which accounted for 10% of the week’s election-related stories.

    Popularity: 1% [?]

    Media Tenor: McCain May Face Problems On Iraq Again

    Posted by Media Tenor on 30 May 2008 | Tagged as: Commentary, Media Analysis

  • Obama vs. McCain: Media can help to win support
  • Obama’s foreign agenda questioned and the Iraq issue returns to the news agenda
  • Clinton’s media farewell: coverage side-lined
  • Popularity: 1% [?]

    While Democrats Battle on, McCain Makes News

    Posted by Project for Excellence in Journalism on 28 May 2008 | Tagged as: News, Obama, Hillary, Media Analysis, McCain

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    By Mark Jurkowitz, PEJ
    The new wrinkle in last week’s campaign coverage was the story of GOP hopeful John McCain finally morphing from bystander on the sidelines to newsmaker in the headlines.

    Popularity: 1% [?]

    Media Tenor: Obama Under Scrutiny

    Posted by Media Tenor on 23 May 2008 | Tagged as: Commentary, Media Analysis

  • Clinton rated better, but cannot take advantage
  • Selective perception by Democrats who have already made up their minds on Obama
  • Neither Obama nor McCain could make convincing points
  • Popularity: 1% [?]

    Clinton Wins W. Virginia, Obama Wins the Headlines

    Posted by Project for Excellence in Journalism on 20 May 2008 | Tagged as: News, Obama, Hillary, Edwards, Media Analysis, McCain

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    By Mark Jurkowitz, PEJ
    Despite a big Clinton win in the West Virginia primary, John Edwards and George Bush helped make Barack Obama the lead campaign newsmaker last week.

    Popularity: 1% [?]

    Media Tenor: No Comeback For Clinton

    Posted by Media Tenor on 16 May 2008 | Tagged as: Commentary, Media Analysis

  • Clinton rated positively after West Virginia victory
  • But she could not establish a winning issue
  • McCain coverage slightly positive this week
  • Popularity: 1% [?]

    The Media Hear The Fat Lady Humming

    Posted by Project for Excellence in Journalism on 13 May 2008 | Tagged as: News, USDemocrats, Obama, Hillary, Media Analysis, McCain

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    By Mark Jurkowitz, PEJ
    From Tim Russert to Time magazine, the news
    industry last week declared Barack Obama the winner.

    Popularity: 1% [?]

    Media Tenor: Media Declare Obama As Winner

    Posted by Media Tenor on 09 May 2008 | Tagged as: Commentary, Media Analysis

  • A split image: Obama winning, but not fully convincing
  • Last week’s concerns remain
  • Decreasing media interest in McCain this week
  • Popularity: 1% [?]

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