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Table 3 Three top tweets from each microframe with the largest difference in intensity between two parties. URLs, emojis, and some special characters are omitted

From: Characterizing partisan political narrative frameworks about COVID-19 on Twitter

Democratic microframe

Republican microframe

bound–free

fast–slow

“Free COVID testing is available near you.” “Today’s free COVID testing sites” “Testing, testing, testing. the bill makes sure that COVID testing is free for all Americans.”

‘Do your part to slow the spread of the Wuhan COVID:” “We all need to do our part to slow the spread of the COVID. here’s what you can do to help:” “rt @housegop: are you doing your part to slow the spread of the COVID?”

decreased–increased

declared–undeclared

“Check to see if you qualify for paid sick leave because of the COVID here” “Stand with @pattymurray and @sengillibrand and support the paid leave act to provide additional support to workers & businesses for paid family and sick leave during the COVID outbreak.” “Today, the house will vote on our next COVID response legislation to provide Americans wpaid family and medical leave, increased federal medicaid funds to support our state public health partners, free testing, & emergency sick leave for those impacted by the virus”

“My statement after president @realdonaldtrump declared a #nationalemergency to respond to COVID.” “The first public health emergency was declared on March 6 and allows the state to increase coordination across all levels of government in the state’s response to COVID.” “President @realdonaldtrump has declared today as national day of prayer. Please join me in praying for our country as we continue to respond to the COVID pandemic.”

sure–unsure

important–unimportant

“#MD02 constituents, unsure where to turn for local COVID resources? check out the below graphic for the hotline for your county.” “The least the president can do is make sure they have the equipment they need. COVID 3/3” “The response to COVID needs to help all Americans. i’m working with my colleagues to make sure that it does.”

“Important information for you and your family about the COVID” “Important information from @cdcgov regarding COVID” “Important COVID update from the @deptofdefense in the thread below.”

critical–noncritical

large–small

“rt @frankpallone: @WHO is critical in the fight against the COVID pandemic. Trump must work with the world’s premier public health…” “rt @uazmedphx: to address the critical needs of the Navajo nation during the COVID outbreak, #uazmedphx, @repgregstanton, as well as?” “It is critical that we ensure those who have access to any COVID vaccine are not the privileged few, but the many who actually need it most.”

“If you own or work for a small business affected by the COVID pandemic, visit my website for information on support for small businesses” “Visit learn about the EPCC’s grant program for small businesses impacted by the COVID find more helpful EPCC small business resources” “Welcomed news for Georgia small business owners. @sbagov emergency loans are now available to impacted businesses in all 159 counties. COVID”

financial–nonfinancial

eligible–ineligible

“Thank you, @abigaildisney, for looking out for the most vulnerable affected by the financial repercussions of COVID.” “rt @repmalinowski: “the COVID will prey not just on the health of Americans but their financial wellbeing. In its next bill responding…” “May 1 is quickly approaching, and I know that many marylanders are experiencing severe financial hardship because of the COVID. In this thread you’ll find information about financial assistance available in MD.”

“Alabamians laid off or unpaid due to COVID are eligible for unemployment compensation” “rt @oronline: if you work in Pennsylvania and the novel COVID has affected your job, you may be eligible for benefits.” “Small businesses: you may be eligible for up to $2 million in @sbagov low-interest loans if your business has been affected by the COVID. These loans can help fill your working capital needs. Non-profits may also be eligible. Apply online here:”

live–recorded

empty–full

“Tune in now: I’m hosting a Facebook live town hall with @repbillfoster and @repcasten. We will be answering your questions on COVID. Watch live here:” “tune in now for my Facebook live COVID town hall with @stevelockhartmd of @sutterhealth:” “I am #live now on Facebook addressing your questions and concerns about the COVID. Tune in here:”

“Read here: my full statement in support of the COVID relief legislation the House just passed.” “My full statement on presumptive COVID cases in South Dakota” “See my full statement on president @realdonaldtrump’s new actions to fight COVID here”

dead–live

insecure–secure

“Tune in now: I’m hosting a Facebook live town hall with @repbillfoster and @repcasten. We will be answering your questions on COVID. Watch live here:” “I am #live now on Facebook addressing your questions and concerns about the COVID. tune in here:” “As of 2pm today 1,700 people in my state new jersey are tragically dead from COVID and 16,642 Americans are dead across the country.”

“rt @waysandmeansgop: in the phase three package to secure our economy as we fight against COVID, @ustreasury secretary @stevenmnuchi?” “I also thank our brave frontline @tsa officers for the risks they face on our behalf, continuing to keep our nation safe & secure in the COVID pandemic.” “rt @waysandmeansgop: Dems voted against the phase three package to secure our economy as we fight against COVID. This package include?”

available–unavailable

helpful–unhelpful

“More information is available from @cdcgov here: COVIDupdates COVIDUS” “Free COVID testing is available near you.” “rt @sfpelosi: 77,000 Americans killed by COVID unavailable for comment.”

“This is a helpful resource for hoosiers to stay updated on COVID” “Here’s some helpful information on COVID for pregnant women and parents from the @cdcgov. You can find these and other resources on my website at” “Continue to follow @cdcgov for the latest updates on the COVID and helpful information. #MI06”

paid–unpaid

first–last

“Check to see if you qualify for paid sick leave because of the COVID here” “rt @facttank: new: as COVID spreads, which U.S. workers have paid sick leave? and which don’t?” “I stand with @pattymurray and @sengillibrand and support the paid leave act to provide additional support to workers & businesses for paid family and sick leave during the COVID outbreak.”

“Love this. @starbucks is fueling our first responders on the frontlines of the COVID crisis! #inittogether” “’rt @chadsabadie: @repabraham: the first responders, you bring calm to chaos COVID” “rt @woodtv: @rephuizenga pitches COVID aid bill for doctors, nurses and other first responders:”

private–public

affected–unaffected

“rt @indivisibleteam: medicines, like the COVID vaccine, that are developed with public money should benefit public health, not create?” “@unitedwaydenver @cohealth coloradans can call the cohelp line for the latest public health information on the COVID at 1-877-462-2911.” “rt @bryan_pietsch: healthcare workers battling the COVID would have their public and private student loans forgiven under a new bill?”

“If you own or work for a small business affected by the COVID pandemic, visit my website for information on support for small businesses” “If you own a small business and your operations are being affected by COVID you may be able to get assistance from @sbagov. More info here:” “Appeared on @foxbusiness to discuss congressional action being taken to help Americans affected by COVID”