Michelle Cottle

Michelle Cottle is a skilled journalist with extensive experience covering national politics. She currently writes for The New York Times and hosts the podcast 'Matter of Opinion.' Her career has seen her report on Washington and politics since the Clinton administration, with stints at The Atlantic, National Journal, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and The New Republic. Born in the South and a graduate of Vanderbilt University in English, she is known for her long-form profiles and has been recognized for her work in notable publications.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/michelle-cottle

66%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

50%

Examples:

  • The author appears to have a balanced approach in her reporting, as she includes various perspectives and does not heavily favor one side.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The author does not seem to have any conflicts of interest in her reporting.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In the first article, the author highlights contradictory statements made by Donald Trump and members of his party. They are presented as a major issue within the Republican Party.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of deceptive practices found in the author's articles.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Republican National Convention: Unity and Optimism Amidst Chaos

Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Republican National Convention: Unity and Optimism Amidst Chaos

Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024 Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during his speech at the Republican National Convention. A 20-year-old man, Thomas Crooks, shot at Trump as he explained a border policy graphic, grazing his ear. Secret Service agents quickly intervened and killed the gunman. Three men were injured in the shooting: Corey Comperatore (killed), David Dutch, and James Copenhaver. Despite this incident, Republicans remain optimistic about their chances in the presidential race against Joe Biden.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer Signals Openness to Non-Biden Democratic Presidential Nominee

Senate Majority Leader Schumer Signals Openness to Non-Biden Democratic Presidential Nominee

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer privately signals to donors he's open to a non-Biden Democratic presidential ticket, despite publicly supporting President Joe Biden. The development comes as some Democratic lawmakers call for Biden to step aside.