Shania Shelton,

Shania Shelton is an associate campaign writer covering election and breaking news for CNN Politics. She previously worked as an associate producer, producing content for the campaign and newsletter teams while also contributing to the coverage of the 2022 midterm elections for digital audiences. Shelton began her career at CNN as an intern in 2020, working with both the global digital programming team and CNN Politics. In 2021, she held a position as a news associate in Washington D.C.. An Atlanta native, Shelton graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees in Journalism and Political Science.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/shania-shelton

82%

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The biases found in the articles are related to political figures and their campaigns, with a focus on contradicting statements made by those figures.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest reported in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The contradictions found in the articles involve conflicting statements made by political figures and differing interpretations of legal rulings related to those figures.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The deceptive practices found in the articles involve misleading statements and omissions related to political campaigns and legal rulings.

Recent Articles

Asheville Residents Divided: Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Controversy

Asheville Residents Divided: Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Controversy

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 June 28, 2024 - The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden left voters in Asheville divided. While some praised Biden's rebuttals and believed he was the better choice, others criticized his performance as a 'disaster' or 'trainwreck'. Despite these criticisms, Biden plans to continue his campaign. According to polling data, Trump slightly outperformed expectations while Biden underperformed.
Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Obstruction Charge in Jan. 6 Capitol Case, Potentially Affecting Hundreds of Defendants

Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Obstruction Charge in Jan. 6 Capitol Case, Potentially Affecting Hundreds of Defendants

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The Supreme Court narrowed the interpretation of Section 1512(c)(2) of Title 18 of the US Code in a ruling that could impact over 300 Jan. 6 defendants and two charges against former President Trump. The decision, which was met with dissent, focuses on obstructing an official proceeding to apply only to evidence tampering.
New Hampshire Primary: Unaffiliated Voters Pose Threat to Trump's Win

New Hampshire Primary: Unaffiliated Voters Pose Threat to Trump's Win

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 The New Hampshire primary is a crucial moment for the Republican Party, with unaffiliated voters posing a serious risk to Donald Trump's chances of winning. While Haley has climbed in the polls and currently sits at 35%, she still trails Trump by 10.6 points among Republicans.
Iowa Caucus 2024: GOP Campaigns Scramble to Prepare for Extreme Cold on Caucus Night

Iowa Caucus 2024: GOP Campaigns Scramble to Prepare for Extreme Cold on Caucus Night

Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 The 2024 Republican presidential contenders are concerned about the dangerously frigid weather that Iowans will face on caucus day, which could negatively impact turnout. GOP campaigns are scrambling to ensure their ground game strategy can withstand extreme cold and expectations for success in Iowa.