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Oct 22 · Blanche won't rule out DOJ moving to block election certification in a 'doomsday' case

The Hill: Blanche: DOJ could block election certification in ‘doomsday scenario’

Grade C (76/100). Blanche's quotes, the monitors plan, the Democrats' suit and DOJ's reply; ends on its own verdict about Trump

Lehrer score 76/100 (−24 own-voice claim/analysis: Trump ... has frequently made unsubstantiated claims surrounding noncitizens voting (outlet's own judgment, unattributed)). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → C.

Trump ... has frequently made unsubstantiated claims surrounding noncitizens voting (outlet's own judgment, unattributed)

Splits: Blanche's quotes, the monitors plan, the Democrats' suit and DOJ's reply; ends on its own verdict about Trump

  • Broken. Rule: own-voice claim/analysis (Trump ... has frequently made unsubstantiated claims surrounding noncitizens voting (outlet's own judgment, unattributed))

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