Dan Balz,

Dan Balz is a seasoned national politics reporter with extensive experience covering the presidency and Congress. He currently serves as chief correspondent at The Washington Post, a role he has held since 1978. Prior to joining The Post, Dan worked at National Journal magazine and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He has authored several books, including two bestsellers. Born in Freeport, Illinois, Dan is a University of Illinois alumnus and served in the U.S. Army before beginning his journalism career.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/dan-balz/

74%

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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:

  • 13 Democrats in the House and Senate had called for Biden to drop out, though one, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), has since softened his position.
  • Many Democrats fear that, if Biden continues his candidacy, Trump could have an easier path to victory and that Republicans could end up holding majorities in both the House and Senate.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Dan Balz is chief correspondent at The Washington Post. He joined The Post in 1978 and has been involved in political coverage as a reporter or editor throughout his career. Before coming to The Post, he worked at National Journal magazine as a reporter and an editor and at the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Biden and former president Donald Trump are in a dead heat in the contest for the popular vote with both candidates receiving 46% support among registered voters.
  • Most Americans say both Biden and Trump are too old to serve another term as president.
  • Most Democrats want Biden to end his reelection campaign based on his performance in the presidential debate two weeks ago.
  • The share of Americans saying Biden is more mentally sharp than Trump dropped from 23% to 14%.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • Many Democrats fear that, if Biden continues his candidacy, Trump could have an easier path to victory and that Republicans could end up holding majorities in both the House and Senate.
  • The poll finds Biden and former president Donald Trump in a dead heat in the contest for the popular vote, with both candidates receiving 46 percent support among registered voters.
  • Yet last month’s debate, which most Americans say they watched or followed news about, appears to have heightened concerns about Biden’s age and fitness for office.

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Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Following a rough debate performance, Biden's re-election campaign faces challenges with some Democrats calling for him to drop out. Polls show varying results, with some indicating a shift towards Trump and others showing stability in Biden's lead. Despite concerns, Biden has vowed to continue his campaign.