Mike Allen,Jim

Mike Allen is a journalist and news editor at Axios. He previously worked as a senior political reporter for Axios and Politico. His reporting focuses on politics, policy, and media. He has been covering the Biden administration's decision-making process and the potential candidacy of Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election.

Biography:  https://www.axios.com/2024/04/29/jim-vandehei-book-just-the-good-stuff

75%

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 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

75%

Examples:

  • The articles show a strong focus on Kamala Harris' potential for the presidency in 2024, highlighting her advantages over Joe Biden and emphasizing the support she would likely receive from key Democratic figures.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The articles discuss the close relationships and influence of Biden's inner circle, including family members and long-time loyalists, on his decision-making process.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • The articles discuss President Biden's decision to run for a second term despite concerns from Democratic congressional leaders about potential losses in November due to his poor debate performance. They also highlight the differences in perceived electoral chances between Biden and Harris.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The articles contain instances of misleading information or omissions, such as the claim that Biden and his closest advisers believe he has a better chance of beating Trump than Harris, which is not supported by evidence.

Recent Articles

Vice President Harris: A Strong Contender for the 2024 Democratic Nomination with Improved Polling Against Trump

Vice President Harris: A Strong Contender for the 2024 Democratic Nomination with Improved Polling Against Trump

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris, who outperformed President Joe Biden against Donald Trump in polls following the debate collapse, is a top contender for the 2024 Democratic nomination. If Biden steps down, Harris would control his campaign funds and could leverage them towards her nomination bid. Her performance against Trump is slightly better in some polls due to broader support from women and independents. As Vice President, Harris has managed the border crisis negotiations and advocated for key issues like climate change, abortion rights, police reform, prison sentencing guidelines, gay rights, identity politics, marijuana legalization.
Doubts About Biden's Fitness for Office: Senators Express Concerns After Poor Debate Performance

Doubts About Biden's Fitness for Office: Senators Express Concerns After Poor Debate Performance

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 Amidst growing concerns from Democratic party members and donors, President Joe Biden's fitness for office comes under question following a disappointing debate performance. Senators Peter Welch and Jared Huffman expressed their worries about his candidacy, while some major donors discussed removing him from the ticket. Despite these concerns, former President Donald Trump outraises Biden in fundraising efforts. The internal discussions within the Democratic party are ongoing as they weigh the potential consequences of replacing Biden.