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  • loaded language: 'disqualified himself'
  • loaded language: 'distressing'
  • loaded language: 'escalating allegations'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond

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Rep. Madeleine Dean comments on Graham Platner's candidacy for Maine Senate

Rep. Madeleine Dean has expressed her belief that Graham Platner is no longer a viable candidate for the Maine Senate race following multiple allegations about his behavior towards women. She noted that the number of allegations appears to be increasing.

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Our neutral summary

Rep. Madeleine Dean has expressed her belief that Graham Platner is no longer a viable candidate for the Maine Senate race following multiple allegations about his behavior towards women. She noted that the number of allegations appears to be increasing.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 62/100
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Inflammatory language 65/100
Sentiment -50/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'disqualified himself'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'distressing'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'escalating allegations'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

House Democrat says Platner has ‘disqualified himself’ from Maine Senate race

Neutral Headline

Rep. Madeleine Dean comments on Graham Platner's candidacy for Maine Senate