Thune Keeps Counting Votes Instead of Finding Them
Manney argues that Thune should pressure senators publicly instead of relying on vote counts.
SOURCE CHECK
TAP FOR WHYPJ Media is an opinion-focused publisher, and this article is an openly argumentative column rather than independent, multi-source reporting. The author is identified, but the article relies on an excerpt attributed to Fox News for key vote details.
- Source type — Opinion-focused publisher and explicitly argumentative column.
- Source diversity — The article cites a Fox News excerpt but offers little independent sourcing.
- Author attribution — A named author is provided.
The column gives specific vote tallies and explains the author’s argument, and it attributes some details to Fox News. It presents a largely one-sided case, with little independent verification or response from the senators whose votes it criticizes.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The piece is an opinion column advocating for the bill and criticizing Thune’s approach. It supplies little context from opponents or from the Republican senators whose votes it discusses.
- Counterarguments presented — No substantive argument from opponents of the bill is provided.
- Loaded language — The column uses pointed language to criticize Thune’s leadership.
- Opinion vs reporting — The article advances the author’s view rather than presenting a neutral account.
- Source diversity — The article presents no direct responses from the people whose actions it criticizes.
The column strongly favors Republican efforts to advance the SAVE America Act and argues that Thune should apply more pressure to Democrats and Republican holdouts. Its language and framing align with that partisan position.
- Framing — Frames passage of the Republican-backed election bill as a test of leadership and Democrats’ accountability.
- Language tone — Uses forceful criticism of Thune’s leadership and describes opponents as obstructing the bill.
- Source selection — Relies on a Fox News excerpt and includes no opposing explanation from Democrats or the named Republican holdouts.
David Manney argues that Senate Majority Leader John Thune should pressure senators publicly to support the SAVE America Act rather than treating its vote count as a reason the measure will fail. The column points to a failed Senate amendment vote and urges Thune to make Democrats, including Jon Ossoff, defend their positions.
Manney describes the SAVE America Act as requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections and photo ID to vote. He says the House passed an amended version by 218-213 on Feb. 11 and reports that a Senate amendment failed 48-50. The article attributes details about the Senate effort and the Republican senators who opposed it to Fox News.
Manney argues that Thune should press senators publicly instead of relying on vote counts, and suggests that he challenge Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff on the issue. The column also says President Donald Trump has tied the broader voting-reform effort to other congressional fights, including FISA, and concludes that Thune should keep working to find votes.
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Senator who voted against the Senate amendment
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3 OUTLETSThe articles focus on John Thune's role in finding a Senate path for the SAVE America Act, amid disagreement over whether it has enough support and what approach could advance it. Right-leaning outlets split: some portray Thune as failing to push a bill they say has support, while others report his view that passage would require ending the legislative filibuster, a change lacking sufficient Republican backing.
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