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  • loaded language: 'torches'
  • headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes

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Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Clash Over COVID-19 Mortality Rate Claims

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton has come under fire from Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for her assertion that COVID-19 mortality rates were as high as 50% early in the pandemic. Data from the CDC contradicts her claim, indicating a much lower mortality rate. Acton, who has defended her pandemic response, will compete against Ramaswamy in the upcoming election on November 3.

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton has come under fire from Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for her assertion that COVID-19 mortality rates were as high as 50% early in the pandemic. Data from the CDC contradicts her claim, indicating a much lower mortality rate. Acton, who has defended her pandemic response, will compete against Ramaswamy in the upcoming election on November 3.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 36/100
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Inflammatory language 3/100
Sentiment -10/100

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  • ✕ loaded language: 'outrageous'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'torches'
  • ✕ headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes

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Original Headline

Ramaswamy torches Dem rival over 'outrageous' COVID-19 claim: 'Spewing lies'

Neutral Headline

Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Clash Over COVID-19 Mortality Rate Claims