Adam Nagourney

Adam Nagourney is a national political reporter for The New York Times, based in Los Angeles. His focus is on covering the 2024 presidential campaign, providing biographical stories and analysis of major events. He has previously served as The Times' West Coast culture reporter, Los Angeles bureau chief, chief national political reporter, and New York metropolitan political reporter. Nagourney is the author of two books: 'The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn and the Transformation of Journalism' and 'Out for Good: The Struggle to Build a Gay Rights Movement in America'. He adheres to strict journalistic ethics, not accepting gifts, money or favors from sources and abstaining from voting in elections he covers. His contact information is available for readers who wish to reach him directly.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/adam-nagourney

85%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

91%

Examples:

  • The author seems to lean towards negative portrayals of certain candidates, particularly in the article about Mike Pence's campaign.
  • There is an instance of Nikki Haley being portrayed in a less-than-favorable light in the article about the Nevada primary.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • In the articles analyzed, there are no clear conflicts of interest reported for Adam Nagourney.
  • No instances of self-promotion or personal gain were found in the author's work.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In the article about Kerry Kennedy, there is no evidence of contradictions.
  • The article about Mike Pence's campaign does not contain any significant contradictions.
  • The article about the Nevada primary does not present any major contradictions.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In the article about Kerry Kennedy, there is an example of deceptive practice: the use of the term 'heart-wrenching' to potentially manipulate emotions.
  • No instances of outright fabrication or blatant deception were found in the author's work.
  • The article about the Nevada primary contains a deceptive statement attributed to Nikki Haley's campaign manager, Betsy Ankney.

Recent Articles

Growing Concerns over Biden's Candidacy: Democrats Debate His Future as Nominee

Growing Concerns over Biden's Candidacy: Democrats Debate His Future as Nominee

Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Amidst growing concerns within the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden's debate performance against Donald Trump, some officials are discussing the possibility of a change in leadership. Rep. Jamie Raskin and others have signaled openness to the idea, while Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro urges focus on Trump instead. Potential replacements include Kamala Harris, Gretchen Whitmer, and others.
Patrick Kennedy Endorses Joe Biden: A Kennedy Family Divide on Mental Health, Addiction, and Democracy

Patrick Kennedy Endorses Joe Biden: A Kennedy Family Divide on Mental Health, Addiction, and Democracy

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy, a mental health advocate and Kennedy family member, endorsed President Joe Biden for re-election due to his efforts on mental health and addiction crises. He voiced concerns about democracy under Trump and urged action on these issues. Kennedy's new book highlights individuals facing challenges and the role of public policy in addressing them.
Nevada's Confusing Presidential Nominating Contest: Who Will Win the Delegates?

Nevada's Confusing Presidential Nominating Contest: Who Will Win the Delegates?

Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 Nevada's first-in-the-West presidential nominating contest on Tuesday features Republican caucuses in addition to a primary election, potentially leading to confusion and low turnout. Both Nikki Haley and Donald Trump are expected to declare victory, with only one walking away with delegates.

Mike Pence Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign

Broke On: Saturday, 28 October 2023 Former Vice President Mike Pence has suspended his 2024 presidential campaign. The announcement was made on October 28, 2023. Pence's campaign was noted to be struggling prior to the suspension.