Drivers snowed-in all night as I-95 shuts down in Virginia. Sen. Tim Kaine was among those stranded for more than 19 hours

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Published Jan 04, 2022
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Policy Leaning Analysis

This article includes the following sentiments, providing an average bias score of 4% Conservative:

  • 1 positive sentiment and 2 negative sentiments for ICE.


Politician Portrayal Analysis:

This article includes the following Politician Portrayal sentiments, providing an average sentiment of 12% Positive and bias score of -12% Liberal:

1 positive sentiment for Ralph Northam
1 negative sentiment for Tim Kaine


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Tim Kaine

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22% Gov. Ralph Northam said his team responded through the night alongside state police, transportation and emergency management officials."
12% "In addition to clearing the trucks, we are treating for snow and several inches of ice that has accumulated around them to ensure that ..."
0% "By 9 a.m., a single lane of traffic was creeping forward between many stalled trucks and cars in one direction, while people could be ..."
-4% "Both northbound and southbound sections of the highway were closed due to snow and ice.""
-4% "Both northbound and southbound sections of the highway were closed due to snow and ice.""
-10% U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, who lives in Richmond, tweeted Tuesday morning that he was among those stranded.nn"

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56% : In addition to clearing the trucks, we are treating for snow and several inches of ice that has accumulated around them to ensure that when the lanes reopen, motorists can safely proceed to their destination," said Marcie Parker, the agency's Fredericksburg District engineer.
50% : By 9 a.m., a single lane of traffic was creeping forward between many stalled trucks and cars in one direction, while people could be seen walking down traffic lanes still covered with ice and snow.
48% : Both northbound and southbound sections of the highway were closed due to snow and ice.
48% : Both northbound and southbound sections of the highway were closed due to snow and ice.

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