Lisa Lerer

Lisa Lerer is a national political correspondent for The New York Times, covering campaigns, elections and political power. Ms. Lerer was the founder and lead author of the On Politics newsletter after coming to The Times in 2018 as a political reporter. LatestSearch Search It's the final weekend before the primary. Here’s what you need to know.

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59%

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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:

  • Ms. Haley has been disloyal to President Trump in the past.
  • Nikki Haley questioned Donald Trump's mental fitness after he confuses her with Nancy Pelosi.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • My parents are up in age, and I love them dearly,” she told reporters after her event in Peterborough, N.H.“But when you see them hit a certain age, there is a decline. That’s a fact — ask any doctor, there is a decline.”
  • Nikki Haley has been disloyal to President Trump in the past.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • Nikki Haley has never served in Congress.
  • Trump said at a campaign rally in New Hampshire that the speaker of the House is responsible for US Capitol security, which is not accurate.

Deceptions

35%

Examples:

  • Nikki Haley has never served in Congress.
  • Trump falsely said Nikki Haley was in charge of security during the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol.

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Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has questioned former President Donald Trump's mental fitness after he made a mistake at a rally in which he repeatedly called her by name when attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whom he accused of being responsible for US Capitol security, which is not accurate. Haley also criticized Trump for lying about her record and advocated for term limits and mental competency tests for politicians over 75.
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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.