Statistics on the percent of positive and negative evaluations based on total number of evaluations in the stories. Explicitly negative and positive statements by non-partisan sources were considered when judging whether coverage was negative or positive. Based on 772 stories from September 7, 1992 to November 3, 1992 from the ABC, CBS, and NBC evening news.

Data: Center for Media and Public Affairs/Brookings

Statistics on the percent of positive and negative evaluations based on total number of evaluations in the stories. Explicitly negative and positive statements by non-partisan sources were considered when judging whether coverage was negative or positive. Based on 483 stories from September 2, 1996 to November 4, 1996 from the ABC, CBS, and NBC evening news.