Can progressives win outside of cities? A Maine House race offers a key test.
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1 paragraph with no finding
Loaded LanguageWhy ›
Emotionally charged words chosen to trigger a reaction rather than convey facts.Name CallingWhy ›
Derogatory labels used to discredit a person or group rather than address their arguments.23 paragraphs with no finding
“If you want somebody that’s going to be a spender, he’s your guy,” Mr. LePage told the audience. “If you want somebody that’s going to lower costs, go after fraud, I’m your guy.”
↑Black-and-White Fallacy · “If you want somebody that’s going to be a spender, he’s your guy,” Mr. LePage told the audience. “If you want somebody that’s going to lower costs, go after fraud, I’m your guy.”Why ›
It frames the choice as only a spender (Dunlap) or a cost-cutting fraud-fighter (LePage), leaving no other options6 paragraphs with no finding
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