Patrick Dempsey announces he will not run for U.S. Senate in Maine.
Actor Patrick Dempsey announced he will not seek the Maine Senate seat, writing in a Portland Press Herald op-ed that he can contribute more effectively through his charity work than elected office. The announcement came as Democrats consider replacing nominee Graham Platner, who paused his campaign amid sexual assault allegations. Dempsey did not endorse a replacement candidate.
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Divergence score
6 outlets covered it, splitting into 5 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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Widest split · the two outlets furthest apart, and who published first
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Daily Wire
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Makes Decision On Maine Senate Run
emphasizes Platner scandals and Democratic chaos · negative
NBC News
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Patrick Dempsey says he won’t run for Senate in Maine
straight news on announcement · neutral
First to report
- Washington Timesfirst
- NBC News+42 min
- The Hill+54 min
- Breitbart+13.4 h
- Daily Wire+33.3 h
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The split, in one line
Right-leaning outlets emphasize disgraced Democrat Platner's series of scandals including Nazi tattoos and rape allegations, while mainstream outlets focus narrowly on the sexual assault accusation and Dempsey's decision.
How each outlet covered it
Broad agreement on what happened
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THE LEFT
“‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Patrick Dempsey says he won’t run for Senate in Maine”NBC NBC News LEFT-CENTER
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THE RIGHT
“Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement”WT Washington Times RIGHT
DOWN THE MIDDLE
“Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement” · AP News, The Hill
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NBCNBC News ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Patrick Dempsey says he won’t run for Senate in Maine 65d ago CENTER2
APAP News Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement HThe Hill Actor Patrick Dempsey pours cold water on possible Senate bid in Maine 65d ago RIGHT3
BBreitbart ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Patrick Dempsey Declines to Run for Senate in Maine Amid Massive Outcry Online 64d ago DWDaily Wire ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Makes Decision On Maine Senate Run 63d ago WTWashington Times Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement 65d ago 9 tracked claims across 6 outlets
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Platner's scandals include a Nazi-themed tattoo and raunchy social media posts.
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