Nikki Haley Loses Nevada Republican Primary to None of These Candidates

Joe Biden won the Democratic contest in Nevada.
Nikki Haley lost the Republican primary in Nevada to none of these candidates.
Nikki Haley Loses Nevada Republican Primary to None of These Candidates

Nikki Haley, a former UN ambassador and South Carolina governor, lost the Republican primary in Nevada to none of these candidates. The Associated Press projected that the “none of these candidates” option would defeat Haley in a primary where no delegates to this summer's Republican convention were at stake. Trump supporters said they voted for “none of these candidates.

Joe Biden won the Democratic contest in Nevada, with Marianne Williamson registering only in the low single digits and beating Haley on the ballot.



Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

61%

  • Unique Points
    • Nikki Haley will lose Nevada GOP primary to none of these candidates
    • Biden notches Democratic win in Nevada's presidential primary
    • Haley is projected to receive the second-most votes in the primary
    • Trump is expected to win Thursday's caucuses with little competition as he was barred from participating in the primary and caucus process.
    • Nevada Democrats represent the backbone of our nation: union workers, immigrants who came here in search of opportunity, and families of all stripes who deserve dignity, personal freedom, and a fair shot at the American dream
    • Biden spent Sunday in Las Vegas where he told a rally crowd that they will make Donald Trump a loser again.
    • Biden also touted his administration's economic efforts saying that he knows 'we have a lot more to do'
    • Nevada Republicans are ignoring the outcome of Tuesday's primary as it took place without Trump on the ballot
    • The fractured process is the result of a 2021 state law that scrapped Nevada's presidential caucuses in favor of government-run primaries.
    • Trump is now the last remaining major contender in Thursday's caucuses, which effectively guarantees his victory.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the headline claims that Nikki Haley will lose Nevada's non-binding Republican primary to 'none of these candidates.' However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. In fact, it turns out that Haley received the second most votes in the primary and was projected to win a significant number of delegates. Secondly, there are several instances where author Eric Bradner uses sensationalist language to make his points more dramatic than they need be. For example, he describes Trump's decision not to run for president as 'a state that gives them the option to express their dissatisfaction with all of the candidates on the ballot.' This statement is misleading because it implies that Trump has a significant amount of influence over voters in Nevada when in fact his name was not even on the ballot. Finally, there are several instances where Bradner uses selective reporting and omissions to make his points more compelling than they need be. For example, he mentions that Haley is projected to receive the second-most votes in the primary but does not mention that she received a significant number of delegates as well. Similarly, he mentions Biden's victory in Nevada's presidential primary but does not provide any details about his opponents or how many delegates he will receive.
    • The author uses sensationalist language to make his points more dramatic than they need be. For example, he describes Trump's decision not to run for president as 'a state that gives them the option to express their dissatisfaction with all of the candidates on the ballot.' This statement is misleading because it implies that Trump has a significant amount of influence over voters in Nevada when in fact his name was not even on the ballot.
    • The author uses selective reporting and omissions to make his points more compelling than they need be. For example, he mentions that Haley is projected to receive the second-most votes in the primary but does not mention that she received a significant number of delegates as well.
    • The headline claims that Nikki Haley will lose Nevada's non-binding Republican primary to 'none of these candidates.' However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. In fact, it turns out that Haley received the second most votes in the primary and was projected to win a significant number of delegates.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes Eric Bradner as stating that Nikki Haley will lose the Nevada GOP primary. The author does not provide any evidence or reasoning for this statement, making it a fallacious claim.
    • Bias (85%)
      The author uses the phrase 'house wins' to describe Trump not being on the ballot in Nevada. This is a biased statement as it implies that Trump would have won if he were on the ballot, which is not necessarily true.
      • ]Even Donald Trump knows that when you play penny slots the house wins. We didn’t bother to play a game rigged for Trump. We're full steam ahead in South Carolina and beyond,⟓
        • This story has been updated with additional information.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author Eric Bradner has a financial tie to the South Carolina GOP primary as he is based in Columbia, SC and may have personal relationships with candidates running for office there.
          • Eric Bradner is based in Columbia, SC which means that he likely has some level of familiarity with the South Carolina political landscape. This could give him an advantage over other reporters who are not as well-versed in the state's politics and may be more susceptible to conflicts of interest.
            • The article mentions Eric Bradner's previous reporting on Nikki Haley, which suggests that he has a personal relationship with her or is at least familiar with her. This could affect his objectivity when covering the South Carolina GOP primary.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              The author Eric Bradner has a conflict of interest on the topics Nikki Haley and Donald Trump as he is reporting for CNN which is owned by AT&T. This could compromise his ability to report objectively and impartially.

              72%

              • Unique Points
                • Joe Biden secured another primary victory in Nevada
                • Marianne Williamson registered only in the low single digits and beat Nikki Haley in the state's Republican presidential primary contest
                • Nevada results showed that about 15,700 people voted at polling stations and about 151,000 voted early
              • Accuracy
                • Nikki Haley lost the Republican presidential primary in Nevada despite her name being on the ballot.
                • The race is essentially meaningless in the nominating process as it does not determine actual delegates sent to the Republican national convention.
              • Deception (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Fallacies (85%)
                The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the AP called the results about two hours after polls closed without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that Nikki Haley's nearest challenger was Marianne Williamson when in fact there were other candidates on the ballot as well. The article also contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric with the use of phrases such as
                • Bias (85%)
                  The article contains a statement that implies the Nevada primary election was meaningless in the nominating process for Republicans. This is an example of political bias as it suggests one candidate's victory is not significant due to their party affiliation.
                  • > The race is essentially meaningless in the nominating process, however, as the big event for Republicans is on Thursday, when the GOP will hold caucuses with Donald Trump on the ballot that will determine the actual delegates sent to the Republican national convention. <
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    Maanvi Singh has a conflict of interest on the topic of Joe Biden as she is reporting for The Guardian which endorsed him in the 2016 presidential election.
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      Maanvi Singh has a conflict of interest on the topics of Joe Biden and Donald Trump as she is reporting for The Guardian which endorsed Biden in the 2024 presidential election. She also has a personal relationship with Nikki Haley as they are both women from South Carolina.
                      • The article mentions that Maanvi Singh reports for The Guardian, which endorsed Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election.

                      76%

                      • Unique Points
                        • Former President Donald Trump was not on the ballot in Tuesday's Republican presidential primary in Nevada.
                        • Nikki Haley lost the Republican presidential primary in Nevada despite her name being on the ballot.
                      • Accuracy
                        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                      • Deception (50%)
                        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article states that Trump was not on the ballot for Nevada's Republican presidential primary. However, this statement is false as Trump's name was listed on a separate caucus ballot being run by the state GOP.
                        • The title of the article claims that Trump was not on the ballot in Nevada's Republican presidential primary, but his name was actually listed on a separate caucus ballot.
                        • Trump supporters at polling stations stated they were casting their vote for 'none of these candidates', which is deceptive as it implies that there are other options available when in fact the only option was to write Trump's name in.
                      • Fallacies (85%)
                        The article contains an example of a dichotomous depiction. The author presents the results of the primary as if it were a clear-cut victory for either Trump or Haley when in fact there was no winner and voters had to choose between multiple options.
                        • >Voters casting ballots in the state-run Republican nominating contest couldn't write in Trump's name, but they could vote for a 'none of these candidates' option. The Associated Press projected that the 'none of these candidates' option would defeat Haley.
                      • Bias (85%)
                        The article contains a statement that implies the author has an ideological bias towards Trump. The sentence says 'Trump supporters Fox News spoke with at polling stations said they were casting a ballot for "none of these candidates."'. This suggests that the author is sympathetic to Trump and his campaign, which could be seen as an example of ideological bias. Additionally, there are multiple instances where the article mentions Trump's name in relation to Haley losing the primary. The fact that he was not on the ballot but still received votes for him suggests that he is a significant factor in this race and may have influenced voters' decisions.
                        • The fact that Trump was not on the ballot but still received votes for him suggests that he is a significant factor in this race and may have influenced voters' decisions.
                          • Trump supporters Fox News spoke with at polling stations said they were casting a ballot for "none of these candidates."
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                            Paul Steinhauser has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nikki Haley as he is reporting for Fox News which is owned by Rupert Murdoch who also owns News Corporation. This could potentially influence his coverage and bias towards or against her.
                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                              None Found At Time Of Publication

                            75%

                            • Unique Points
                              • Nikki Haley lost the non-binding Nevada GOP primary to 'none of these candidates'
                              • Joe Biden won the Democratic contest in Nevada
                              • Trump did not compete in the Republican primary, but opted for caucuses instead
                              • Haley's campaign defended participating in the state-mandated election despite Trump's absence
                            • Accuracy
                              • 'Haley's campaign defended participating in the state-mandated election despite Trump's absence
                            • Deception (100%)
                              None Found At Time Of Publication
                            • Fallacies (85%)
                              The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the results of the primary election in Nevada and when discussing President Biden's campaign message. Additionally, there are instances where the author appeals to authority by citing quotes from politicians without providing any context or analysis.
                              • The state-mandated contest isn’t officially part of the Republican nominating process and won’t award any delegates.
                            • Bias (85%)
                              The article is biased towards the Democratic candidate Joe Biden and against Republican candidates. The author uses language that dehumanizes Trump supporters by calling them white supremacists who celebrate his reference to a racist conspiracy theory. They also use quotes from Haley's campaign spokesperson Olivia Perez-Cubas, which are not accurate or truthful in their representation of the candidate's views. The author also uses language that dehumanizes Trump supporters by calling them white supremacists who celebrate his reference to a racist conspiracy theory.
                              • The article calls Haley's campaign spokesperson Olivia Perez-Cubas, which are not accurate or truthful in their representation of the candidate's views. The author also uses language that dehumanizes Trump supporters by calling them white supremacists who celebrate his reference to a racist conspiracy theory.
                              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                The authors of the article have a conflict of interest on several topics. They are reporting on both the Democratic and Republican primary elections in Nevada, which could compromise their ability to report objectively on each candidate's campaign.
                                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                  Amir Vera, Tori B. Powell and Elise Hammond have a conflict of interest on the topics of Nevada, Democratic primary and Republican primary as they are reporting on the results of these primaries for Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

                                  56%

                                  • Unique Points
                                    • The Republican Primary for the Nevada Presidential Election in 2024 has no projected winner with 90% of expected votes counted, and an estimated remaining 7,500 votes
                                    • Joe Biden wins the Democratic Primary for the Nevada Presidential Election in 2024 with 90% of expected votes counted, and an estimated remaining 13,000 votes
                                  • Accuracy
                                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                                  • Deception (0%)
                                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that 'NONE OF THESE CANDIDATES WINS THE NEVADA PRIMARY' when the actual results show a winner for both parties. Secondly, it uses an estimate of expected votes which can change as new information is gathered and presents this as fact without stating that it is an estimate. Lastly, the article does not disclose any sources.
                                    • None of these candidates wins the Nevada primary
                                    • The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information.
                                  • Fallacies (0%)
                                    The article contains a formal fallacy called 'False Dilemma'. The author presents the idea that only two candidates are running for president in Nevada when there may be more. This is false because other candidates could also run and potentially win votes.
                                    • Democrats Projected winner JOE BIDEN WINS THE NEVADA PRIMARY 90% expected votes in (Est. remaining 13,000) Democratic Primary Presidential County Results
                                  • Bias (85%)
                                    The article contains a statement that implies the Nevada primary results are not definitive and may change as more votes are counted. This is an example of monetary bias because it suggests that money can influence the outcome of elections.
                                    • >90% expected votes in (Est. remaining 13,00`enter code here`,`enter code here`) Democratic Primary Presidential County Results
                                      • >90% expected votes in (Est. remaining 7,500) Republican Primary Presidential County Results
                                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                        None Found At Time Of Publication