Russell Berman

Russell Berman is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he covers politics and policy. Before joining The Atlantic, he was a reporter at Politico and the Huffington Post.

Biography:  https://www.theatlantic.com/author/russell-berman/

78%

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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

76%

Examples:

  • In late 2021, Tom Suozzi made an announcement that exasperated Democratic Party leaders: The third-term representative would give up a reelection bid for his highly competitive New York House district to mount a long-shot primary challenge against Governor Kathy Hochul. <
  • Officials in both parties give Suozzi a slight edge; he has more money and is much better known than his GOP opponent, Mazi Pilip, a county legislator who spent her teenage years in Israel and served in the Israeli Defense Forces. <
  • Suozzi is trying to run as an underdog, shunning a Democratic brand that he believes has been soiled on Long Island by...

Conflicts of Interest

83%

Examples:

  • Suozzi got trounced in the primary and Democrats lost their narrow majority in the House. The seat went to George Santos, who was later expelled from Congress for lying about his biography and running an alleged criminal enterprise.
  • The third-term representative would give up a reelection bid for his highly competitive New York House district to mount a long-shot primary challenge against Governor Kathy Hochul. Suozzi got trounced, but the ripple effects of his ill-fated run extended far beyond his Long Island district.

Contradictions

79%

Examples:

  • Biden allies believe he has a better chance of beating former President Trump than Vice President Harris in the upcoming election.
  • Discussions took place about removing Biden from the ticket against his will and replacing him at the Democratic National Convention.
  • President Biden's campaign announced $14 million in online donations after the debate.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • He's not so little-known anymore. Nor is he in Congress, having been expelled in December after his colleagues discovered that his stated biography was a fiction and that his campaign was an alleged criminal enterprise.
  • The article is straightforward and factual, with no apparent deception.

Recent Articles

Doubts About Biden's Fitness for Office: Senators Express Concerns After Poor Debate Performance

Doubts About Biden's Fitness for Office: Senators Express Concerns After Poor Debate Performance

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 Amidst growing concerns from Democratic party members and donors, President Joe Biden's fitness for office comes under question following a disappointing debate performance. Senators Peter Welch and Jared Huffman expressed their worries about his candidacy, while some major donors discussed removing him from the ticket. Despite these concerns, former President Donald Trump outraises Biden in fundraising efforts. The internal discussions within the Democratic party are ongoing as they weigh the potential consequences of replacing Biden.
Securing Borders Before Addressing Illegal Immigration: A Look at the New York 3rd Congressional District Special Election

Securing Borders Before Addressing Illegal Immigration: A Look at the New York 3rd Congressional District Special Election

Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024 The special election for New York's 3rd Congressional District is on Tuesday. Candidates Tom Suozzi (D) and Mazi Pilip (R) have clashed over immigration and border security, but agree that the US needs to secure its borders first.

Public Opinion Shifts on Biden's Handling of Israel-Hamas Conflict

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 Older Americans are more likely to approve of Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict than younger Americans. 59% of Democrats approve of Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, up from 50% in November. Many young progressives are protesting the administration's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Nikki Haley's Rise in the GOP Presidential Nomination Race

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Nikki Haley has secured 15% of the vote in the Republican primary race, placing her in second place behind Donald Trump. Haley is the only woman in the GOP race, and she emphasizes her femininity alongside her political and diplomatic experience. Haley's campaign is receiving support from influential donors, including Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase and Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn.