SCOTT McFETRIDGE,

Michael Cassidy is a Republican politician and former U.S. Navy fighter pilot who ran unsuccessfully for office in Mississippi.

Biography:  https://apnews.com/article/satanic-temple-display-vandalized-iowa-capitol-199fb41983a3f3a390b7be370214bb64

56%

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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

10%

Examples:

  • The article also implies that conservatives are justified in opposing the display because it has drawn criticism from many conservatives, including presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.
  • The article presents a biased view of the Satanic Temple by calling them 'Satanists' and implying that their display is evil or harmful.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Cassidy ran against incumbent U.S. Rep. Michael Guest and lost in a primary runoff after fewer than 300 votes separated them in the primary.
  • Michael Cassidy, a Republican who was defeated by Democrat Keith Jackson in Mississippi State House District 45 in November.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot who was recently defeated in a statehouse election in Mississippi is accused of causing the damage.
  • The display remains at the site in the Capitol despite being destroyed beyond repair.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any evidence or sources for Cassidy's claim that he was motivated by his opposition to the display.
  • The article uses sensational language such as “destroyed beyond repair” and “Satanic Temple’ to create a false impression of the situation.

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