Nicholas Fandos
Nicholas Fandos is a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times. He has been covering politics and policy for almost a decade, starting as an intern in The Times's Washington bureau in 2015. Fandos previously worked as a political reporter for Politico, where he covered Congress and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. He was raised in the suburbs of St. Louis and graduated from Harvard, where he studied American history and literature. As a journalist at The Times, Fandos adheres to the newspaper's extensive ethics policy and does not participate in political causes or make donations to candidates.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/nicholas-fandos
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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
86%
Examples:
- The author has a slight bias towards highlighting the negative aspects of pro-Israel lobbying and its influence on politics.
- The author often includes quotes and details that portray accusations of racism and attempts to manipulate elections as negative.
Conflicts of Interest
95%
Examples:
- The author often mentions the involvement of pro-Israel lobbies and their financial influence on elections.
- There are instances where the author highlights how certain politicians may have benefited from such lobbying.
Contradictions
65%
Examples:
- In one article, it is mentioned that George Latimer received support from local Jewish leaders and was backed by Hillary Clinton, while in another it is stated that Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported Bowman.
- There are mentions of record-breaking campaign spending from pro-Israel groups in two articles, but the specific amounts differ.
Deceptions
81%
Examples:
- In one article, the author mentions that a super PAC affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee dumped $15 million into defeating Bowman but later states that ultimately it did little to win over skeptical voters.
- The author sometimes uses phrases or statements that may be misleading or create a certain perception without providing full context.
Recent Articles
Historic Defeat: George Latimer Unseats Jamaal Bowman in NY's 16th Congressional District Race, Marking First Loss for a Squad Member and Democratic Socialist
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024In the historic 2024 New York 16th Congressional District primary, George Latimer defeated Jamaal Bowman, marking the first loss for a progressive House member and the first Black representative. The race centered on Israel's Gaza conflict and democratic socialism. Pro-Israel groups spent over $16 million to support Latimer in the most expensive House primary ever, leading to Bowman's defeat despite intervention from national progressives. Historic Defeat: George Latimer Unseats Jamaal Bowman in NY's 16th Congressional District Race, Marking First Loss for a Squad Member and Democratic Socialist
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024In the historic 2024 New York 16th Congressional District primary, George Latimer defeated Jamaal Bowman, marking the first loss for a progressive House member and the first Black representative. The race centered on Israel's Gaza conflict and democratic socialism. Pro-Israel groups spent over $16 million to support Latimer in the most expensive House primary ever, leading to Bowman's defeat despite intervention from national progressives. 
New York and Colorado Primaries: A Rift in the Democratic Party Over Israel and a Surprise Win for Lauren Boebert
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024In the 2024 primaries, New York's 16th Congressional District saw a contentious race between incumbent Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer over Israel criticism and lobbying. With $24.8 million spent, Latimer won with 56% of votes against Bowman's 44%. Colorado's fourth district featured Republican Lauren Boebert's victory in a five-way race with over 43% of votes. 
George Latimer Defeats Jamaal Bowman in NY Primary, Lauren Boebert Wins GOP Contest: A Look at Two Contentious Races
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024In the 2024 New York primary elections, George Latimer defeated incumbent Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic race for New York's 16th Congressional District. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert won her party's contest in Colorado's 4th Congressional District. The primaries between Bowman and Latimer were contentious, with accusations of racism and antisemitism exchanged. The most expensive House primary in history, it attracted significant attention. Boebert shifted districts following a close general election result in 2022 to run in the more Republican-friendly Colorado 4th Congressional District. 
Two Political Heavyweights Face Trials in Manhattan: Menendez and Trump
Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024Two political heavyweights, Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and former President Donald Trump, are currently on trial in Manhattan for alleged corruption. Menendez faces bribery and obstruction charges, while Trump is accused of a hush-money payment to a porn star. The trials have differing public profiles: low-key for Menendez due to courtroom access restrictions, and high-profile for Trump with media attention and protests from supporters. George Latimer to Challenge Jamaal Bowman in Democratic Primary
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023George Latimer, the Westchester County Executive, is challenging Representative Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary. The race is expected to highlight the growing divide within the Democratic Party over the war in the Middle East. Latimer has deep ties to the Democratic establishment, while Bowman is a member of the progressive 'Squad'. Pro-Israel groups are backing Latimer, while Bowman has received early endorsements from fellow Squad member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Working Families Party.