Robert Draper

Robert Draper is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist for The New York Times, specializing in domestic politics. He has a background in magazine journalism and authorship and has covered political dynamics of the right wing for various publications. His subjects included presidential campaigns of various candidates and he has experience working in challenging environments around the world. He is committed to upholding journalistic ethics, not endorsing political causes, and treating all sides with dignity. The value he brings to readers is his curiosity rather than his opinions.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/robert-draper

88%

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:
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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

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of covering right-wing political dynamics and has written a best-selling biography on former President George W. Bush.
  • The author's journalistic ethics include not endorsing political causes and treating all sides with dignity, but there is potential for subtle bias in the profiles of significant political figures.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article discusses the expected short length of the 2024 Republican Party platform and minimal policy specifics, while also mentioning contradictory stances on issues such as border restrictions and tariffs on China.
  • The Biden administration is expected to be condemned for conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as high inflation rate.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no examples of deceptive practices in the provided article.

Recent Articles

Republican Party Shifts Stance on Abortion and Same-Sex Marriage Ahead of 2024 Election

Republican Party Shifts Stance on Abortion and Same-Sex Marriage Ahead of 2024 Election

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 The Republican Party, under former President Trump's influence, shifts stance on abortion and same-sex marriage for the 2024 election. The GOP opposes late-term abortions but supports state policies and prenatal care. Indications suggest a softened stance or removal of anti-same-sex marriage language from the platform.