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  • loaded language: 'controversial tattoo'
  • loaded language: 'disqualifying'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond

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Rep. Auchincloss Comments on Platner's Tattoo in Maine Senate Race

Rep. Jake Auchincloss has voiced his disapproval of Graham Platner, a candidate in the Maine Senate race, due to a tattoo that resembles a Nazi symbol. Auchincloss stated that he finds Platner's tattoo and related comments to be disqualifying.

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss has voiced his disapproval of Graham Platner, a candidate in the Maine Senate race, due to a tattoo that resembles a Nazi symbol. Auchincloss stated that he finds Platner's tattoo and related comments to be disqualifying.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 39/100
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Inflammatory language 44/100
Sentiment -100/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'controversial tattoo'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'disqualifying'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond

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Original Headline

House Democrat: Platner’s tattoo should be ‘disqualifying’

Neutral Headline

Rep. Auchincloss Comments on Platner's Tattoo in Maine Senate Race