1/ So, I did a quick analysis of cable news pre-rally coverage. Looked at the period between 12-5PM. Here's how much time CNN and MSNBC spent discussing Trump's rally today during that period. (Note: There's context to consider here, hence the thread). 
2/ Much of the coverage centered around the risk, harms and damage associated with the rally as well as coverage of the 6 Trump staffers that tested positive for Covid. So, it wasn't a pass or raw Trump boosting by any means.
3/ Both hyped crowdsizes a bit. MSNBC hyped it the most though and repeatedly claimed throughout the day that there were 100,000 people expected for the rally.
CNN pointed to expected crowds as evidence of enthusiasm for Trump.
CNN pointed to expected crowds as evidence of enthusiasm for Trump.
4/ Will leave it up to you to assess whether this is too much or too little pre-rally coverage. But, just remember that this coverage *before* the event. And whenever media talks about one thing, it means they aren't talking about something else (that may be more important).
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