PEJ News Coverage Index: November 25 - 30, 2007, Rock 'em, Sock 'em Republicans Fuel Big Week of Campaign Coverage

PEJ News Coverage Index: November 25 - 30, 2007, Rock 'em, Sock 'em Republicans Fuel Big Week of Campaign Coverage

The way they were reported, some of the post-mortems on the Republicans' Nov. 28 YouTube/CNN debate might have been more appropriately delivered by tuxedoed ring announcer Michael (“Let's Get Ready to Rrrrrumble”) Buffer.

“The day after fight night,” declared George Stephanopoulos on ABC's Nov. 29 newscast. “The Republican debate in St. Petersburg last night was a rumble.”

The Associated Press report carried on Yahoo! News that day followed a similar if familiar theme: “Welcome to fight night.” The story quickly noted that in light of the debate fireworks, it was clear that the GOP contenders had replaced Hillary Clinton with each other as “their preferred punching bag.”

Read the full article Rock 'em, Sock 'em Republicans Fuel Big Week of Campaign Coverage on the Project for Excellence in Journalism Web site.

America’s Overdose Crisis
America’s Overdose Crisis

America’s Overdose Crisis

Sign up for our five-email course explaining the overdose crisis in America, the state of treatment access, and ways to improve care

Sign up
Quick View

America’s Overdose Crisis

Sign up for our five-email course explaining the overdose crisis in America, the state of treatment access, and ways to improve care

Sign up
Article

37 Scientists Pioneering the Future of Biomedical Research

Quick View
Article

Biomedical researchers are at the heart of nearly every medical advancement. From cutting-edge cancer treatments to breakthrough discoveries about emerging viruses, these scientists use creativity and ingenuity to explore new horizons in human health and medicine. And for nearly 40 years, The Pew Charitable Trusts has supported more than 1,000 early-career researchers committed to this work.

Composite image of modern city network communication concept

Learn the Basics of Broadband from Our Limited Series

Sign up for our four-week email course on Broadband Basics

Quick View

How does broadband internet reach our homes, phones, and tablets? What kind of infrastructure connects us all together? What are the major barriers to broadband access for American communities?