San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, DA Jeff Rosen back Measure A amid concerns about the impact of federal cuts on public safety.

[ 01/10/2025 13:45 ] Read on mercurynews.com

Report Overview: The article presents a balanced view of the support for Measure A, highlighting the concerns of local officials about federal cuts and their potential impact on public safety. However, there are instances of biased language and appeal to emotion that slightly reduce the objectivity score.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Supporters of Measure A (82)

Opponents of Measure A (88)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

Supporters of Measure A

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Biased language

Use of language that unfairly favors one side over another.

The article uses phrases like 'rip a roughly $1 billion annual hole' and 'slashing $1 trillion' which can evoke a negative emotional response.

Use neutral language such as 'reduce funding by $1 trillion' and 'create a $1 billion annual deficit'.

Appeal to emotion

Using emotional appeals to persuade the audience.

Statements like 'No community should have to make that choice' are designed to evoke an emotional response rather than present factual information.

Focus on presenting factual data about the potential impacts of Measure A without emotional appeals.

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