Project for Excellence in Journalism

Economy Fades as Election Intensifies

January 19, 2012

The weakening economy was the biggest story in the media in 2011, accounting for one-fifth of the entire newshole, a jump from the year before. Towards the end of 2011 and into 2012 the campaign overtook the economy.

Coverage of the campaign has only gained steam since. Thus far in 2012, the campaign has accounted for nearly half, 46%, of the newshole according to the News Coverage Index compiled by the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism.

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