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Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats

Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.

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What happened Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.
The headline split The headlines are mostly aligned. The differences are small wording choices, not a major framing split.
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Left / center-leftEven as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats

NPR · Center-left · News report

CenterEven as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats

NPR Politics · Center · News report

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NPRNews report · May 21, 9:00 AM

Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats

Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.

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C · CenterHigh
NPR PoliticsNews report · May 21, 9:00 AM

Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats

Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.

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Details0/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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