Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October

Questions about this coverage

How did the left and right cover Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October?

Of the 30 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 40% are rated left, 57% are rated centre, 3% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 37. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October left or right?

Neither side dominates it. Of the 30 rated outlets on this story, 40% are rated left, 57% are rated centre, 3% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.

Is the coverage of Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October biased?

Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October is one event reported by 37 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.

Which side is not reporting Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated right had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October?

37 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

When and where will Donald Trump hold his rallies?

Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Durant, Oklahoma, on October 1st at the Choctaw Event Center. He is also scheduled to hold a rally in Mobile, Alabama, on October 2nd.

Why are these rally locations notable?

The rallies are notable because they are taking place in Oklahoma and Alabama, states described by multiple outlets as "deep red" or "reliably Republican." This contrasts with Trump's stated intention to campaign in 35 competitive battleground districts for the midterm elections.

What is the significance of these rallies for the midterm elections?

The rallies are part of the campaign for the midterm elections. While Trump stated he would focus on battleground districts, his choice of reliably Republican states has been highlighted by some reports as a strategic move amid concerns for the Republican party.