Donald Trump is overshadowing the 2012 field in terms of sheer television coverage. For example, Tim Pawlenty has been building up a serious presidential apparatus for months, but nearly all the television networks have devoted far more coverage to Trump's potential bid:Well come on! Tim Pawlenty doesn't have a bazillion dollars, his own (terrible) reality TV series, and a badass catch phrase. How can he compete with The Donald?!
Mentions on the networks last month, Trump vs. Pawlenty
CNN
Trump: 41
Pawlenty: 38
Fox News Network
Trump: 23
Pawlenty: 20
NBC News
Trump: 8
Pawlenty: 7
ABC News
Trump: 6
Pawlenty: 5
CBS News
Trump:1
Pawlenty:2
(Numbers via LexisNexis transcripts)
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