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45 Credibility Source credibility: 45 out of 100, medium 20 Neutrality Story neutrality: 20 out of 100, one-sided LEFT LEAN Left
Daily Kos interviews Beth Macy, a Virginia congressional candidate and author of “Dopesick,” about her challenge to Rep. Ben Cline, the opioid crisis, economic pressures and her proposed healthcare priorities. Macy says she would pursue Medicare expansion and addiction treatment if elected.
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best 29 stories · 40–44 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Sep 21, 2026
45 Credibility MEDIUM Source credibility: 45 out of 100 20 Neutrality ONE-SIDED Story neutrality: 20 out of 100
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People in this story 7 + 1 BM House candidate challenging Ben Cline in Virginia
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Representative whom Macy says she would join on Medicare for All
President discussed in Macy’s campaign arguments
Representative whom Macy praises for continuing to work after a primary challenge
Senator whom Macy names as a political model
Republican representative and Macy’s opponent
Representative whom Macy says is working with Thomas Massie
ALSO MENTIONED Andy Beshear, Kentucky governor whom Macy names as a political figure she likes
President discussed in Macy’s campaign arguments
Representative whom Macy praises for continuing to work after a primary challenge
Senator whom Macy names as a political model
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Representative whom Macy says is working with Thomas Massie
ALSO MENTIONED Andy Beshear, Kentucky governor whom Macy names as a political figure she likes
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