Dan Balz

Dan Balz is a seasoned national politics reporter with extensive experience covering the presidency and Congress. He joined The Washington Post in 1978 and has held various roles throughout his career, including working at National Journal magazine and the Philadelphia Inquirer. As chief correspondent at The Post, he provides in-depth analysis of political events and regularly appears on PBS's 'Washington Week.' Balz is also the author of several books, demonstrating his expertise in the field. His work primarily focuses on national politics, with a concentration on key topics such as presidential campaigns and congressional actions.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/dan-balz/

73%

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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

82%

Examples:

  • The article discusses how Democratic strategists paint a dire portrait of the road ahead for Biden, with some seeing no viable path to victory and suggesting he should quit the race.
  • The author presents President Biden's challenges in the race, including calls for him to end his candidacy and the need to show stamina and mental sharpness after a poor debate performance.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author is the chief correspondent at The Washington Post, which may create a conflict of interest in reporting on the political party he covers.

Contradictions

62%

Examples:

  • The article states that an aggregation of national polls in June shows Biden leading Trump by two-tenths of a percentage point, while another poll aggregator shows Trump leading by half a percentage point and another shows Biden leading by two-tenths of a percentage point.

Deceptions

32%

Examples:

  • The article discusses President Biden's struggles following his poor debate performance and the pressure on him to perform better in upcoming events. However, it does not present any new facts or studies to support these claims, instead relying on opinions and anecdotes.

Recent Articles

Biden Faces Pressure to Address Stamina and Mental Sharpness Concerns After Disastrous Debate Performance: An Unscripted Reassurance to Democrats

Biden Faces Pressure to Address Stamina and Mental Sharpness Concerns After Disastrous Debate Performance: An Unscripted Reassurance to Democrats

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 Amidst mounting pressure due to concerns over stamina and mental sharpness following a disastrous debate performance, President Joe Biden reassured Democrats of his commitment to reelection during a Zoom call. Anonymous staffers had called for him to step down, while some governors sought reassurance about his condition during a White House meeting. Several major Democratic party donors threatened to halt their financial support if he did not drop out, with the Next Generation PAC reportedly raising funds for a replacement candidate. Biden faced increasing scrutiny following his poor debate performance and the conviction of his son, Hunter Biden, on false statements and gun possession charges.
The Powerful Tool of Mic Cutoffs in Presidential Debates: Maintaining Substance and Preventing Disruptions

The Powerful Tool of Mic Cutoffs in Presidential Debates: Maintaining Substance and Preventing Disruptions

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Debate moderator John Donvan advocates for the use of a mic cutoff policy in presidential debates to maintain substance and prevent disruptive interruptions.