Headline RoundupOctober 9th, 2020

Positive COVID Test, Alleged Sexting Scandal Roil Important NC Senate Race

Summary from the AllSides News Team

In the midst of a key Senate race, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis tested positive for the coronavirus, and Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham apologized for a sexting scandal. The Senate race in North Carolina is one of several key states that have the potential to determine which party controls the Senate. Tillis revealed last Friday that he tested positive after attending Amy Coney-Barrett's Supreme Court nomination; the same day, it was revealed Cunningham sent suggestive texts to married Democratic strategist Arlene Guzman Todd. Both Todd and Cunningham have apologized for the scandal, but Cunningham has not said he would drop out of the race. On Fox News on Tuesday morning, Tillis called in demanding a full explanation from Cunningham. On Wednesday, Todd's husband, army veteran Jeremy Todd, called for Cunningham to drop out of the Senate race. Coverage from left- and center-rated outlets tended to frame both candidates' news as "scandals"; some left-rated outlets also highlighted the fact that Tillis was photographed with President Trump at Barrett's nomination. Coverage from right-rated outlets tended to highlight calls for Cunningham to drop out of the race.

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