Jim Gavin's withdrawal was 'defining story' of presidential election with 1,100 mentions on airwaves, analysis finds

"Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race was the most talked about story on radio over election cycle, at 1,118 mentions, setting it apart as the "defining story of the election", new analysis has found."

"Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys were both "drawn into negative narratives" late in the race for the Áras, the report on radio coverage of the campaign has found."

Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race generated the most radio attention during the election cycle, receiving 1,118 mentions. The high mention count set the withdrawal apart as the defining story of the election. Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys were drawn into negative narratives late in the race for the Áras. Radio coverage concentrated attention on these events and characterizations, shaping the public narrative in the closing stages. The pattern indicates that single events and late-stage framing on radio had substantial influence on perceived election dynamics and candidate reputations.

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