Mikayla Denault

Mikayla Denault is a journalist who covers politics and current events. Her work focuses on the intersection of social media and political campaigns, particularly among younger generations. She has reported on the impact of viral trends and internet culture on political discourse and candidate perception. Mikayla's articles often explore how emerging technologies are shaping modern communication strategies for politicians and activists alike.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brat-summer-tiktok-trend-kamala-harris-campaign/

85%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not present any counterarguments or opposing viewpoints, which could give readers a more balanced perspective.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author is writing about the Vice President of the United States, who is also her running mate's campaign. This creates a potential conflict of interest that should be disclosed.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The article states that Kamala Harris raised $81 million in 24 hours during her presidential campaign, but it does not mention that this was during a time when she was already a well-known figure and had significant media attention.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article does not explicitly state that Tyler Perry is the only other Black woman to have made that much money in a weekend, implying that this accomplishment is unique and significant without providing full context.

Recent Articles

Brat Culture's Impact on Politics: Vice President Kamala Harris Embraces the Trend

Brat Culture's Impact on Politics: Vice President Kamala Harris Embraces the Trend

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 In the summer of 2024, the 'Brat' culture phenomenon took over the internet, with British pop star Charli XCX's album and TikTok trend inspiring a carefree and edgy attitude towards life. The term 'Brat' was adopted by Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, leading to viral TikTok videos and even a fake campaign ad on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This cultural shift made Harris the first Black woman and first Asian American to lead a major party ticket, resonating with young voters and humanizing her image.