Tom Kean's Continued Absence From the House

Left-leaning

12% · AVG CRED 66

5articles · 3 outlets

THE FRAME

“Scrutiny over an unexplained absence”

TPM links Kean’s unexplained absence to the Democratic challenge, while other left-leaning coverage highlights criticism and his return plans.

TPM – Talking Points MemoJUN 2 · 8:00 PM ET

Republican Who Has Mysteriously Gone Missing From Congress Gets a Dem ChallengerKean had been absent from Congress and his campaign, and said he expected to return to in-person work within weeks.CRED 73BAL 55 INFORMATIONAL

The Daily BeastJUN 2 · 8:45 AM ET

Trump Endorses Tom Kean Despite Not Being Seen for MonthsKean’s extended absence from Congress and his expected return to voting and the campaign trail are central to the story.CRED 71BAL 55 INFORMATIONAL3 ARTICLES FROM THE DAILY BEAST

Raw StoryJUN 3 · 8:07 PM ET

Lauren Boebert fed up with GOP colleague's mystery absenceKean has been absent for more than two months and says he expects to return to in-person work in the coming weeks.CRED 55BAL 55 MIXED

Center

79% · AVG CRED 77

34articles · 33 outlets

THE FRAME

“Voters seek answers about absence”

Center outlets largely report voters’ questions, Kean’s missed votes and his campaign’s stated plans, with later stories also tracking his return timeline.

Associated PressMAY 30 · 12:00 PM ET

'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from CongressKean’s nearly three-month absence and missed votes have prompted questions from voters and criticism from some Democratic candidates.CRED 96BAL 75 INFORMATIONALASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE · CARRIED BY THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA DAILY

Winnipeg Free Press (original publisher not identified)MAY 30 · 9:45 AM ET

'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from CongressKean’s extended medical absence and missed House votes have prompted questions from voters and political figures.CRED 91BAL 75 INFORMATIONAL

WDIV (original publisher not identified)MAY 30 · 8:57 AM ET

'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from CongressKean’s prolonged medical absence has prompted questions from voters and drawn attention in a competitive district.CRED 86BAL 75 INFORMATIONAL

Right-leaning

7% · AVG CRED 68

3articles · 3 outlets

THE FRAME

“Return plans and private health details”

The Washington Examiner centers Johnson’s decision to withhold Kean’s health details and Kean’s expectation that he will return within weeks.

Fox NewsJUN 2 · 9:50 PM ET

Rep Tom Kean Jr plans return to Capitol Hill amid growing scrutiny about his absenceKean said he expects to return to in-person work within weeks after months away for an undisclosed medical issue.CRED 70BAL 55 GOOD

Washington ExaminerJUN 3 · 1:04 PM ET

Mike Johnson won't disclose health details about Tom Kean Jr.Kean has been away from the House while recovering and says he expects to return to in-person work within weeks.CRED 69BAL 55 INFORMATIONAL

New York PostJUN 3 · 3:48 PM ET

Speaker Johnson knows what happened to missing Rep. Tom Kean Jr., won't disclose itKean has been away from the House for a health issue and has not disclosed the condition or a return date.CRED 65BAL 65 INFORMATIONAL

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