The top two news words for 2020 were: TRUMP CORONAVIRUS
Followed by: COVID IRAN FLOYD BIDEN ELECTION IMPEACHMENT GEORGE PANDEMIC
The year started with TRUMP DECADE and ended with COVID TRUMP.
In previous election years (2008, 2012, 2016) the candidate who dominated the top two was elected or re-elected president. This was not the case in 2020 (whew!).
Top Two for 2019: TRUMP TRADE
Top Two for 2018: TRUMP TRADE
Top Two for 2017: TRUMP PRESIDENT
Top Two for 2016: TRUMP CLINTON
Top Two for 2015: CLINTON CHINA
Top Two for 2014: OBAMA UKRAINE
Top Two for 2013: OBAMA SYRIA
Top Two for 2012: OBAMA SYRIA
Top Two for 2011: OBAMA LIBYA
Top Two for 2010: OBAMA CHINA
Top Two for 2009: OBAMA HEALTH
Top Two for 2008: OBAMA IRAQ
Top Two for 2007: IRAQ BUSH
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