LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate PoliticsPA as Left-Center Biased based on its story selection, which slightly favors the left. We rate its Factual Reporting as High due to consistent sourcing from reputable outlets, clear labeling of curated content, and the absence of any known IFCN-verified failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.3)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
PoliticsPA is a Pennsylvania-based political news and analysis outlet focused on statewide politics and elections. The site launched in 2001 and brands itself as “Pennsylvania’s premier source for nonpartisan political news and analysis,” covering races from Harrisburg to Washington with original reports, curated items, and features like its daily Playbook.
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Funded by / Ownership
PoliticsPA is owned by Larry Ceisler (Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy), Jeff Jubelirer (Bellevue Communications), and David Urban (BGR Group). The site operates as PoliticsPA, LLC and sells digital advertising (see “Advertising Info”). In 2024, PoliticsPA announced a strategic content partnership with Broad + Liberty, a separate PA-based outlet. They are also part of the Fideri News Network, consisting of 19 news sites.
Analysis / Bias
PoliticsPA’s reporting is generally straightforward and data-driven, particularly in its coverage of polls, candidate filings, and voter resources (e.g., “Who’s on the Ballot?“, F&M poll recaps, and fundraising analyses).
Coverage of identity issues is even-toned; for example, its report on Marine Corps veteran Sarah Klimm mentions her LGBTQ identity matter-of-factly and without advocacy, reflecting a neutral and inclusive style. Headlines are generally straight, with occasional opinion-colored phrasing (e.g., “GOP’s Failures”). While its selection and framing occasionally lean slightly left of center, the outlet also publishes critical pieces about both major parties. For example, it has highlighted Republican challenges (e.g., “The Power of PA’s Latino Vote and the GOP’s Failures After Winning in 2024“) and reprinted voter ID explainers from Votebeat, while also covering unfavorable developments involving Democrats (e.g., Kathy Boockvar’s 2021 resignation and allegations against Rep. Mike Zabel and Fetterman’s mental health).
Routine campaign updates on GOP candidates (e.g., PA-08: Bresnahan Files for Candidacy) further suggest a willingness to report across the political spectrum. Headlines tend to remain neutral, and sourcing frequently includes primary documents or reputable outlets such as AP News, Pennsylvania Capital-Star, and Spotlight PA. Curated and original content is clearly labeled.
While articles are written in a low-biased manner, story selection tends to slightly favor the left in frequency, and hence, PoliticsPA earns a left-center rating.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate PoliticsPA as Left-Center Biased based on its story selection, which slightly favors the left. We rate its Factual Reporting as High due to consistent sourcing from reputable outlets, clear labeling of curated content, and the absence of any known IFCN-verified failed fact checks. (M. Huitsing 10/09/2025)
Source: https://www.politicspa.com/
Last Updated on October 9, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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