Michael Wines

Michael Wines is a national correspondent for The New York Times, specializing in voting and election issues. Based in Washington, D.C., he covers the mechanics of democratic governance, including voting laws, election rules, political district boundaries, and legal and partisan struggles surrounding these topics. With experience at The Louisville Times, National Journal, and The Los Angeles Times, Wines has reported from various countries and held several beats such as Congress, the Justice Department, the American intelligence community, and the White House. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and Columbia University's journalism program. Wines adheres to The New York Times' ethics guidelines and strives to present fair representations of individuals and views in his articles. He can be contacted at miwine@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/michael-wines

78%

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

83%

Examples:

  • Michael Wines tends to present a balanced view in his articles, but occasionally leans towards highlighting the negative aspects of Republican politicians and their actions.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Michael Wines has a professional background with The New York Times, National Journal, and The Los Angeles Times. While he does not explicitly show any personal conflicts of interest in his articles, there may be an implicit conflict due to his affiliation with these major media outlets.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, Michael Wines mentions that Larry Householder served two separate terms as speaker and held county office, but later states that the charge could be dropped in three years if the company complies with the terms of the deal. This creates confusion about the severity and longevity of the charges against Householder.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, Michael Wines uses sensationalism by stating that Larry Householder faces '10 more state felony charges' without providing any context or information about what those charges are.

Recent Articles

Democratic Party Holds Virtual Roll Call Vote to Secure Biden's Place on Ohio Ballot

Democratic Party Holds Virtual Roll Call Vote to Secure Biden's Place on Ohio Ballot

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Despite a ballot certification deadline conflict in Ohio, President Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee through a virtual roll call vote before the Chicago convention. This move ensures his appearance on all 50 states' November ballots.
Ex-Ohio Speaker of the House Indicted in $60 Million Bribery Scheme

Ex-Ohio Speaker of the House Indicted in $60 Million Bribery Scheme

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 Ex-Ohio Speaker of the House Larry Householder was indicted on 10 new charges for a bribery scheme that provided $60 million in secretly funded FirstEnergy cash to get Republican candidates elected and pass a tainted energy bill. Two fired FirstEnergy executives, Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling, were also indicted.

Suspicious Letters Sent to Election Offices Across Five States Under Investigation

Broke On: Thursday, 09 November 2023 Suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, were sent to election offices in at least five states. The incidents occurred days after voting in a number of state elections and less than 10 weeks before the Iowa presidential nominating contest. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed that Fulton County, Georgia had been among the election offices targeted. An image of one of the letters indicated the intent was to 'end elections now'. Intimidation and threats of violence against election officials have become commonplace since former President Donald J. Trump and other Republican officeholders began raising claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 presidential election.