Shane Goldmacher,
Shane Goldmacher is a national political correspondent for The New York Times, covering national politics and the 2024 campaign. He has worked at The Times since 2017, covering Congress, the White House, national politics and the statehouses of both New York and California. Before that, he worked at Politico and National Journal magazine. Goldmacher also previously wrote about California politics and government for The Los Angeles Times, Sacramento Bee and Capitol Weekly. He has covered the administrations of both Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gov. Jerry Brown.
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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
84%
Examples:
- But she is enraged with Mr. Trump, who has twice attacked her personally, according to those people.
- President Biden spoke with a hoarse and halting voice, closing his eyes occasionally to gather thoughts that sometimes couldn’t be corralled.
- The heads of communications, data and political departments were among those let go.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- But she is enraged with Mr. Trump, who has twice attacked her personally, according to those people.
- The group’s decision to suspend support for Haley was likely influenced by her failure in South Carolina and their concerns about Trump winning the nomination which are examples of monetary bias as they imply that money can influence political outcomes.
Contradictions
82%
Examples:
- President Biden made the exact type of verbal flub that has kept Democrats so nervous for months when he mistakenly referred to Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as the president of Mexico.
- The RNC had only about 200 people on payroll at the end of February, and about 120 at its headquarters near Capitol Hill.
- The Trump campaign is looking to merge its operations with the RNC by merging key departments such as communications, data, and fundraising.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- President Biden made the exact type of verbal flub that has kept Democrats so nervous for months when he mistakenly referred to Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as the president of Mexico.
- The article implies that RNCC took over from Trump when in fact they were elected by him to take over.
- The special counsel’s report referred to President Biden as a ‘well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.’
Recent Articles
Presidential Debate 2024: Biden's Struggles and Trump's Rally - Impact on Medicare Advantage Stocks and Markets
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024In the Atlanta debate on June 27, 2024, President Biden faced criticism for his performance and Trump presented himself as a strong contender. Healthcare stocks rallied following discussion on Medicare Advantage regulations and potential tax cuts. Former President Trump Receives $50 Million Donation from Timothy Mellon After Felony Conviction Boosts Campaign Funds
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Former President Trump's campaign received a $50 million donation from Timothy Mellon following his conviction, shifting the fundraising trend in the presidential race. With this infusion of funds, Trump and the RNC now have a combined cash advantage over Biden. 2024 Presidential Debate: CNN Hosts Biden vs. Trump Showdown Amid Hush Money Trial and Civil Discourse Rules
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024The 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, scheduled for June 27 on CNN, will follow a strict format with timed speaking turns and no campaign consultations during commercial breaks. The first debate comes before Trump's hush money trial sentencing. A second debate is set for September 10 on ABC News. Only Biden and Trump have qualified so far, with third-party candidates requiring 15% poll support to participate. RNC Undergoes Major Overhaul with New Leadership Team Taking Control
Broke On: Monday, 11 March 2024The Republican National Committee (RNC) has undergone a major overhaul with former President Donald Trump's newly installed leadership team taking control. The new committee chair and co-chair are Michael Whatley and Lara Trump respectively. Despite having only $8 million at the end of December, which is one third as much as the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the RNCOC has significantly reduced its staffing levels. Nikki Haley's Presidential Campaign Takes a Hit as Koch Network Halts Spending
Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024Nikki Haley, a former UN ambassador and South Carolina governor, is running for president in 2024. However, the Koch network has stopped spending money on her campaign after she lost the primary election in South Carolina. Biden's Classified Documents Scandal: A Special Counsel Report Reveals Improper Handling of Top Secret Files and Memory Lapses
Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024Biden accused of mishandling classified files and having poor memory by special counsel report. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to Endorse Ron DeSantis in 2024 Republican Primary
Broke On: Sunday, 05 November 2023Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is set to endorse Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican primary. DeSantis' campaign has moved a third of its staff to Iowa and DeSantis has pledged to visit all 99 counties in the state. A super PAC supporting DeSantis has spent $9.8 million on Iowa's airwaves. Reynolds, who is popular among Republicans in her state and chairs the Republican Governors Association, had previously stated she would remain neutral.