USA Today Article RatingMitch McConnell to consult doctor after freezing, struggling to speak for second time this summer
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-90% Extremely Liberal
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The A.I. bias rating includes policy and politician portrayal leanings based on the author’s tone found in the article using machine learning. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative, and 0% being neutral.
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| "When he came back to the press conference, McCoell was sharp the aide pointed out." | Positive | 12% Conservative |
| "McCoell has fallen at least two other times this year - once at a Washington, D.C., airport on July 14 and another time during a foreign trip in February - a source close to the senator who is familiar with his work habits confirmed with USA TODAY." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "This is simply a prudent and precautionary measure in a crowded area, the McCoell spokesperson told USA TODAY late last month." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "A McCoell spokesperson declined to comment on the falls but noted the GOP leader has still been walking around the Capitol for the past few months, delivering floor remarks and leading media stakeouts." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "Earlier in the day, McCoell spoke fluently about a possible government shutdown and a possible short-term spending deal." | Negative | -10% Liberal |
| "A McCoell aide, who asked for anonymity in order to speak candidly, told USA TODAY after the July incident the Kentucky Republican, felt lightheaded and stepped away for a moment." | Negative | -10% Liberal |
| "The Senate Minority Leader will be consulting a physician prior to his next event, a McCoell aide, who asked for anonymity in order to speak candidly, told USA TODAY Wednesday." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "His office has not responded to multiple questions this summer about how this problem keeps occurring and hasn't shared what medical advice or diagnosis McCoell has previously received." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "During a press conference late last month at the U.S. Capitol, McCoell abruptly stopped speaking and stood silently for roughly 28 seconds." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "McCoell was hospitalized in March for a fractured rib and concussion he suffered from a fall at a hotel in Washington." | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "Sen. Mitch McCoell froze before a gaggle of reporters Wednesday, once again raising concerns about the 81-year-old Republican leader's health." | Negative | -34% Liberal |
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% :*Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative, and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.