How outlets cover Amy Klobuchar D · MN · SEN · Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2026
Amy Klobuchar Raises Team Mix-Up at Jack Smith Hearing
At a Senate hearing, Amy Klobuchar said Eric Schmitt confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes while questioning Jack Smith. Coverage differs on whether to foreground Schmitt's insult or the apparent mix-up and Klobuchar's correction.
Lead article · The Hill · CENTEREric Schmitt seems to confuse basketball teams in attempt to link Jack Smith, Fani WillisAt a Senate hearing, Eric Schmitt questioned Jack Smith about an alleged Atlanta basketball game. Amy Klobuchar said Schmitt may have confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Left-leaning outlets foreground Schmitt's insult alongside Klobuchar's correction. Center outlets focus on the possible team mix-up and Klobuchar's challenge to Schmitt's account.
Outlets by lean
4 RATED · 1 UNRATEDCompare by side
Raw Story foregrounds Schmitt's insult and presents Klobuchar as correcting his accusation.
How it looks for Klobuchar, by side
4 OF 5 ARTICLESLeft: 1 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational. Center: 3 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational.
1 UNRATED ARTICLE NOT SHOWN
When each side covered it
SEP 29 – OCT 1Articles per day by side. SEP 29: Left 1, Center 1, Right 0. SEP 30: Left 0, Center 1, Right 0. OCT 1: Left 0, Center 1, Right 0.
Others in this story
Full event ↗- Eric SchmittEric Schmitt Questions Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary Hearing23 ART.
- John KennedyJohn Kennedy Questions Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary Hearing5 ART.
- Ted CruzTed Cruz Questions Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary Hearing3 ART.
- Jamie RaskinJamie Raskin Criticizes Eric Schmitt Over Jack Smith Hearing Question2 ART.
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