Rachel Branning

Rachel Branning joined ABC 13 as a Multimedia Journalist in August of 2023. She was born and raised in Altavista and is excited to be back home, telling the stories of the community she grew up in. Rachel left Virginia to go further south for college and pursue her dream of becoming a reporter. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in May of 2023. Throughout college, Rachel reported on stories covering Northeast Georgia. As an undergrad, Rachel completed multiple internships, including one right here at ABC 13. She is thrilled to be back and can’t wait to continue meeting more people in the community. In her free time, she loves making memories with friends and family, trying new restaurants, traveling, attending musicals and plays, and watching Georgia football! If you see Rachel around town, feel free to say hi! You can also reach out to her with story ideas at rlbranning@wset.com.

Biography:  https://wset.com/station/people/rachel-branning

72%

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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:

  • Bob Good is the leader of the House Freedom Caucus and one of eight Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership
  • Rep. Roy said Hundreds of people came out, filling the Timberlake Tavern with support for Congressman Good.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Representative Gaetz said Good is a leader in Congress, bringing about needed change, and voters in Lynchburg have the power to put him back in office.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Derrick Van Orden has joined hands with a group of House Republicans angling to knock Good off in his June primary by propping up his primary opponent, John McGuire
  • Some of our federal lawmakers were in Lynchburg on Wednesday for a Congressman Bob Good campaign event (Credit: Rachel Branning/WSET).

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • Representative Gaetz said Good is a leader in Congress, bringing about needed change, and voters in Lynchburg have the power to put him back in office.
  • Some of our federal lawmakers were in Lynchburg on Wednesday for a Congressman Bob Good campaign event (Credit: Rachel Branning/WSET).

Recent Articles

House Freedom Caucus Leader Bob Good Faces Primary Challenge in Virginia

House Freedom Caucus Leader Bob Good Faces Primary Challenge in Virginia

Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 House Freedom Caucus leader Bob Good faces a primary challenge in Virginia from Derrick Van Orden and John McGuire. The group of House Republicans aims to knock Good off in his June primary.