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John James

2 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading John James segments since Jul 2026 — 2 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Democratic socialism, Elections, John James. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how John James's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Latest reports

B+ Grade

Political Lean 78% Right-leaning

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Kid Rock endorses John James for Michigan Governor at Petoskey event

Jul 22, 2026

The clip shows John James and Kid Rock at Gypsy Distillery in Petoskey, Michigan. Kid Rock praises James' military service, business experience, and character while endorsing him for governor and sharply criticizing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID policies. James, a sitting U.S. Representative, is a Republican primary candidate in the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial race. The segment draws on their long friendship and James' West Point and Iraq veteran background, with Kid Rock framing the choice as between proven leaders and 'lunatic liberals.'

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D- Grade

Political Lean 85% Right-leaning

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John James airs ad accusing Democrats of socialist takeover in Michigan governor bid

Jul 21, 2026

The video is a paid campaign advertisement by John James, a sitting U.S. Representative and Republican candidate for Michigan governor in 2026. It opens with his prior warnings on socialism, declares Michigan ground zero for radical Democratic control, and lists grievances including unaffordable healthcare, education content, voting access, Medicaid, and foreign policy sympathies. James highlights his West Point and Army background fighting evil abroad before pledging to defeat it at home with faith and strength.

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