MEG KINNARD,

Meg Kinnard is a political and legal affairs reporter for The Associated Press. She has been covering South Carolina politics for more than a decade. Kinnard is known for her unbiased reporting and in-depth analysis.

Biography:  https://apnews.com/hub/meg-kinnard

92%

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

80%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Nikki Haley argues Donald Trump is always followed by ‘chaos’ before a large South Carolina crowd', there is a bias in favor of Nikki Haley. The author presents Haley's campaign as being on a rising trajectory and points to growing crowds in recent weeks as she gets new attention from voters and donors looking for a Trump alternative.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

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Contradictions

100%

Examples:

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Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Republican Presidential Hopefuls to Debate as Trump Holds Fundraiser

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Four Republican presidential hopefuls, including Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie, and Vivek Ramaswamy, are set to participate in a debate. The debate will be held at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and will be broadcasted on multiple platforms. Former President Donald Trump, who is not participating in the debate, is holding a fundraiser in Florida. Despite not participating in the debates, Trump maintains a dominant lead in national and early-state polls.

Nikki Haley Gains Momentum in Presidential Race Amidst Trump's Attempts to Overshadow

Broke On: Friday, 24 November 2023 Nikki Haley hosted a town hall event in Bluffton, South Carolina, discussing a range of topics including international conflicts, economic issues, veteran benefits, healthcare, and border patrol. Haley's policy knowledge and open-minded approach to complex issues have impressed key figures such as Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase. Despite trailing former President Donald J. Trump in polls, Haley has gained ground on Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. Haley argued that while she agrees with many of Trump's policies, she believes the time is right for a new generation in U.S. leadership. Former President Trump attended the Clemson-South Carolina football game, using the event to garner support in a key region for his presidential ambitions.