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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · 2d

In her latest 25 Defining Days, and the first in a two-part series, Sarah Stook looks back on 25 days that defined the first half of FDR's presidency.

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25 Defining Days: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Part One - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook looks back on 25 days that defined the first half of FDR's presidency.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · 12d

In the latest #25DefiningDays, Sarah Stook looks back on the presidency of Herbert Hoover. elections-daily.com/2025/10/...

25 Defining Days: Herbert Hoover - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook looks back on the presidency of Herbert Hoover.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · 14d

In his latest article, Giacomo Pensa explains why Democrats should be wary of throwing Trump a lifeline ahead of next year’s midterms.

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Why Democrats Should Be Wary of a Shutdown - Elections Daily

Democrats should be wary of throwing Trump a lifeline ahead of next year’s midterms.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · 20d

In the latest #25DefiningDays, Sarah Stook looks back on the presidency of Calvin Coolidge. elections-daily.com/2025/09/...

25 Defining Days: Calvin Coolidge - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook reviews 25 days that defined the presidency of Calvin Coolidge.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · 21d

In his latest article, Giacomo Pensa explores how Donald Trump made important gains in rural communities, appealing to socially conservative Black voters outside of urban regions.

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How Black Voters Cost Kamala Harris the 2024 Election - Elections Daily

Trump made important gains in rural communities, appealing to socially conservative Black voters outside of urban regions.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · 29d

President Trump's visit to the UK is the latest in a line of state meetings in the "Special Relationship". In her latest article, Sarah Stook looks back on the long history between US presidents and UK monarchs. elections-daily.com/2025/09/...

Of Presidents and Monarchs - Elections Daily

President Trump's visit to the UK is the latest in a line of state meetings in the "Special Relationship".

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Sep 15

One issue that Democrats will need to face is the ability of their vocal, online, and fickle leftist supporters to be manipulated in 2028. Eric Medlin discusses this in his latest article.

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Democrats, Start Preparing for the 2028 Bots Now - Elections Daily

One issue that Democrats will need to face is the ability of their vocal, online, and fickle leftist supporters to be manipulated in 2028.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Sep 4

In his latest article, Giacomo Pensa explores how the prospect of a full-drawn Redistricting War puts liberals in the position to strike back.

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Democrats Aren't Bound to Lose the Redistricting War - Elections Daily

The prospect of a full-drawn Redistricting War puts liberals in the position to strike back.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Sep 2

In her latest #25DefiningDays, Sarah Stook looks back on the presidency of Warren G. Harding. elections-daily.com/2025/09/...

25 Defining Days: Warren G. Harding - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook looks back on the presidency of Warren G. Harding.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Aug 29

Stories continue to trickle out about Trump's connections to Epstein and the influence of the Department of Justice and the FBI in protecting the president. Eric Medlin explains more in his latest article. elections-daily.com/2025/08/...

Trump Isn't Even Doing Conspiracies Right - Elections Daily

Stories continue to trickle out about Trump's connections to Epstein and the influence of the Department of Justice and the FBI in protecting the president.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Aug 27

How did Donald Trump perform across the United States as a whole? In his latest article, Giacomo Pensa explores how geography and race contributed to his victory.

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Unraveling the Geography of Trump's 2024 Gains - Elections Daily

Overall, Trump gains across the country were quite uniform across socio-demographic groups.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Aug 26

In the latest #25DefiningDays, Sarah Stook looks back on the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.

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25 Defining Days: Woodrow Wilson - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook looks back on the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Aug 20

In the latest #25DefiningDays, Sarah Stook looks back on the presidency of William Howard Taft. elections-daily.com/2025/08/...

25 Defining Days: William Howard Taft - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook looks back on the Presidency of William Howard Taft.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Aug 15

Americans are souring on President Trump , but Democrats cannot bank on Trump’s popularity falling as deeply as other presidents’ did 6 months into their first term. Giacomo Pensa explains why in his latest article.
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Don't Expect Trump to Lose More Popularity Near the Midterms - Elections Daily

Democrats cannot bank on Trump’s popularity falling as deeply as other presidents’ did 6 months into their first term.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Aug 12

In her latest #25DefiningDays, Sarah Stook looks back on the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.

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25 Defining Days: Theodore Roosevelt - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook looks back on 25 days that defined the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Aug 8

Which party stands to benefit most from gerrymandering? In his latest article, Giacomo Pensa explores how congressional maps and gerrymandering benefit both parties. elections-daily.com/2025/08/...

How Congressional Maps Benefit Both Parties - Elections Daily

Giacomo Pensa explores how congressional maps and gerrymandering benefit both parties.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Aug 8

Reform is not necessarily doing well with women, especially young ones. So what’s next for Reform UK and women? Sarah Stook examines this in her latest article. elections-daily.com/2025/08/...

Reform UK and Women: What's Next? - Elections Daily

Reform is not necessarily doing well with women, especially young ones. So what’s next for Reform UK and women?

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Aug 7

The announcement of a new party on the right is interesting given that third parties are often more associated with the left in political discourse.

In his latest article, Eric Medlin considers the circumstances that lead to third parties.

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The True Origins of a Third Party - Elections Daily

The announcement of a new party on the right is interesting given that third parties are often more associated with the left in political discourse.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Aug 6

In her latest #25DefiningDays, Sarah Stook reviews 25 days that defined the presidency of William McKinley. elections-daily.com/2025/08/...

25 Defining Days: William McKinley - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook reviews 25 days that defined the presidency of William McKinley.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Jul 30

In her latest edition of #25DefiningDays, Sarah Stook looks back on 25 days that shaped the presidency of Benjamin Harrison.

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25 Defining Days: Benjamin Harrison - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook looks back on 25 days that defined the presidency of Benjamin Harrison.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Jul 28

In his latest article, Giacomo Pensa explains why the current definition of "tipping point state" is flawed, and how to fix it.

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Why We Need to Rethink the Definition of Tipping Point State - Elections Daily

Giacomo Pensa explains why the current definition of "tipping point state" is flawed, and how to fix it.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Jul 26

Lou Jacobson and Jessica Taylor of the Almanac of American Politics join us to talk about the latest volume - tune in at 12:30 eastern tomorrow for the live video release!

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2026 Almanac of American Politics Special

Alamanc of American Politics Chief Author Lou Jacobson and Senior Author Jessica Taylor join to talk about the latest edition of the Alamanac.Use coupon code...

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Jul 21

In today's #25DefiningDays, Sarah Stook looks back on 25 days that defined the presidency of Grover Cleveland. elections-daily.com/2025/07/...

25 Defining Days: Grover Cleveland - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook looks back on 25 days that defined the presidency of Grover Cleveland.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Jul 15

In the latest #25DefiningDays, Sarah Stook looks back on 25 days that defined the presidency of Chester A. Arthur. elections-daily.com/2025/07/...

25 Defining Days: Chester A. Arthur - Elections Daily

Sarah Stook looks back on 25 days that defined the presidency of Chester A. Arthur.

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Elections Daily @electionsdaily.bsky.social · Jul 11

Many of the regions that backed Bernie Sanders in 2016's Democratic primary have registered a significant rightward shift in recent years. Giacomo Pensa examines Trump-era political shifts, and how Zohran Mamdani may have won over some Trump voters.

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Minority voters handed Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani huge victories. Is it a coincidence? - Elections Daily

Many of the regions that backed Bernie Sanders in 2016's Democratic primary have registered a significant rightward shift in recent years.

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