Nick Coltrain

Nick Coltrain is a journalist who covers state politics for the Denver Post. He joined the news organization in 2023 after covering local and national events for other publications. He has experience reporting on various topics such as elections, legislation, social issues, foreign affairs, and crime.

Biography:  https://www.denverpost.com/author/nick-coltrain/

43%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The author cites a poll by Kaplan Strategies that shows Boebert leading the primary field with 32% support among 558 likely voters, implying that she is winning the race.
  • The author uses language that is biased towards Lauren Boebert and against Ken Buck.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • The author may be influenced by his own opinions or biases towards the candidates.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest by reporting on the political events and candidates that he covers for his job as a journalist.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • Ken Buck announced his resignation from Congress.
  • Lauren Boebert will not pursue the Republican special election nomination to replace Ken Buck in Colorado's 4th Congressional District.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert answers a question during a debate for GOP candidates running in the 4th Congressional Districts at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center in Fort Lupton, Colorado on Jan. 25, 2024.

Recent Articles

Former Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Suspended from Colorado Bar for Three Years after Guilty Plea in Election Interference Case

Former Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Suspended from Colorado Bar for Three Years after Guilty Plea in Election Interference Case

Broke On: Sunday, 01 October 2023 Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis, a Colorado native, received a three-year suspension of her law license for pleading guilty to aiding false statements during efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Previous censures and her criminal conviction put her at risk of total disbarment. Ellis tearfully admitted turning a blind eye to potential false information during the 'Stop the Steal' campaign and expressed remorse, while other former Trump associates like Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman also faced consequences for their roles.
Congressman Ken Buck Resigns from House of Representatives, Sparking Debate on Implications for Republican Party and Future Elections

Congressman Ken Buck Resigns from House of Representatives, Sparking Debate on Implications for Republican Party and Future Elections

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Congressman Ken Buck's resignation from the House of Representatives has sparked a debate about its implications for the Republican Party. Some see it as part of a larger trend among Republicans to distance themselves from former President Donald Trump, while others view it as an opportunity for new leadership within the party. The resignation also raises questions about how this will impact future elections and whether other Republicans may follow suit.