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Website: The New York Times
On The New York Times, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 8:40 p.m. (PST) Wednesday, Jan. 4, was titled “Romney Takes a Victory Lap as Santorum Plays Catch-Up.” Its subject was the GOP presidential candidate race.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Male (2)
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
- Male, GOP candidate
- Male, GOP candidate
- Male, campaign manager
- Male, who runs a super PAC
- Male, money manager
- Male, GOP candidate
- Male, GOP candidate
- Male, president of conservative group
- Male, president of conservative group
Website: ProPublica
On ProPublica, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 8:40 p.m. (PST) Wednesday, Jan. 4, was titled “Our Guide to the Best Coverage on Rick Santorum and His Record.” Its subject was round-up of coverage on one of the GOP presidential candidates.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Female
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
- Male, GOP candidate
Notes/analysis: The guide mainly quotes and cites other articles and coverage.
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