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CNN: Why young men are moving away from Trump and Republicans

Grade B (88/100). CNN at Michigan State University: young men explain why they are moving away from Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterms, citing gas prices and housing

Lehrer score 88/100 (−12 loaded wording: [0:17] 'Polls show a stunning shift is happening with young men' ('stunning')). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → B.

[0:17] 'Polls show a stunning shift is happening with young men' ('stunning')

Splits: CNN at Michigan State University: young men explain why they are moving away from Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterms, citing gas prices and housing

  • Broken. Rule: loaded wording ([0:17] 'Polls show a stunning shift is happening with young men' ('stunning'))

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