DAVID SHARP

David Sharp is a journalist who has written articles for AP News. He has covered topics such as the decision to keep Trump off the ballot and an impeachment proceeding against a Secretary of State. He has also reported on mail theft and postal carrier robberies in Maine.

Biography:  https://apnews.com/article/postal-crime-robberies-crackdown-88c4ff0d8454f286389c3a81b44c2c2d

54%

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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

75%

Examples:

  • The author mentions that the decision to keep Trump off the ballot was made by a Democrat, which could be seen as an attempt to discredit the Republican party.
  • The author quotes a Republican lawmaker who is calling for an impeachment proceeding against the Secretary of State, which suggests a partisan agenda.
  • The author uses language that dehumanizes Trump supporters and portrays them as extremists.
  • The author uses language that implies that the Secretary of State's decision was motivated by political considerations rather than a desire to uphold the law.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author mentions that the decision to keep Trump off the ballot was made by a Democrat, which could be seen as an attempt to discredit the Republican party.
  • The author quotes a Republican lawmaker who is calling for an impeachment proceeding against the Secretary of State, which suggests a partisan agenda.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The author mentions the threats and vitriol directed towards Bellows and her staff, which could be seen as an attempt to elicit an emotional response from the reader.
  • The author uses the phrase 'hyper-partisanship on full display' to describe state Rep. John Andrews' call for an impeachment proceeding against Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The author mentions the threats and vitriol directed towards Bellows and her staff, which could be seen as an attempt to elicit an emotional response from the reader.
  • The author uses the phrase 'hyper-partisanship on full display' to describe state Rep. John Andrews' call for an impeachment proceeding against Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

Recent Articles

Army Reservist's Mental Health Lapses and Communication Breakdowns Lead to Tragic Mass Shooting in Lewiston, Maine: A Call for Improved Mental Health Care and Communication in the Military

Army Reservist's Mental Health Lapses and Communication Breakdowns Lead to Tragic Mass Shooting in Lewiston, Maine: A Call for Improved Mental Health Care and Communication in the Military

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 In October 2023, a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine left 18 dead and 13 injured. The shooter, Robert Card, an Army reservist with mental health concerns, had been discharged from a hospital without proper follow-up care or notification to his command. Communication breakdowns between the military and civilian hospital led to inadequate support for Card. Three officers were disciplined for dereliction of duty. The incident emphasizes the importance of proper mental health care and communication for military personnel.
Former President Donald Trump's bid to appear on the 2024 ballots faces legal challenges in several states

Former President Donald Trump's bid to appear on the 2024 ballots faces legal challenges in several states

Broke On: Sunday, 31 December 2023 Former President Donald Trump's bid to appear on the 2024 ballots is facing legal challenges in several states, including Maine and Colorado. In Maine, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows kept Trump off the Republican primary ballot based on three challenges brought by registered Maine voters. The decision was suspended pending an anticipated appeal by Trump in Superior Court. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that Trump was removed from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits those who engaged in insurrection from holding office. This ruling was stayed until the US Supreme Court decides whether he would be barred under the insurrection clause. Other high-profile politicians who have been swatting call targets include US Senator Rick Scott of Florida, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The swatting attempt on Bellows came after a conservative activist posted her home address on social media.