Andrew Mangan
@mangan.bsky.social
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Writer, editor. Currently: Daily Kos. Formerly: FiveThirtyEight, Data for Progress. andrewmangan.com
Apropos of nothing, hereâs an article I wrote three weeks ago about Platner.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Can Graham Platner overcome scandals to win Maine?
Can voters separate the politics from the politician?
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/14/800053247/series/maine-graham-platner-scandals-susan-collins-polling/
4 days ago
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Spiking video game console prices are a clear sign of inflationâespecially for one key voting bloc. Read more in my latest column:
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
5 days ago
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The Washington Post is reporting that Trumpâs D.C. fireworks display for July Fourth are likely to release hazardous air pollution. Itâs only the latest way he has botched Americaâs 250th birthday, as I looked into this past Sunday.
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Trump fails miserably to throw America a birthday party
As America turns 250, Trump whiffs the softball of a lifetime.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/28/800061361/series/trump-america-250-freedom-ufc-fourth-of-july-rally-concert/
9 days ago
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Not only are Trump's events to celebrate America's 250th birthday unpopular, but also he has driven a record-low level of American pride. More in my latest column about our dispiriting semiquincentennial:
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
11 days ago
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Internal memo orders staff not to reveal deaths in national parks
Guidance issued by the Interior Department instructs National Park Service staff not to confirm deaths, the severity of injuries or other details.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/06/24/internal-memo-tells-staff-stay-mum-deaths-national-parks/
16 days ago
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Planterâs personal scandals are starting to drag down his polling. I look at the state of the race in Maine:
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Can Graham Platner overcome scandals to win Maine?
Can voters separate the politics from the politician?
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/14/800053247/series/maine-graham-platner-scandals-susan-collins-polling/
25 days ago
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AI campaign ads are becoming more common
Campaign consultants are using AI, but some evidence suggests it might be counterproductive
https://blog.fiftyplusone.news/p/ai-campaign-ads-are-becoming-more
about 1 month ago
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Americans overwhelmingly agree heat waves and natural disasters are worsening the cost-of-living crisis. But climate change? Not as much. I dive into that messâand other ways Democrats need to fix how they talk about critical issues.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
about 1 month ago
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Nobody deserves a Slam title less than Zverevâ¤ď¸
about 1 month ago
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The DOJ came after Daily Kos. Hereâs the full story.
Last year, on June 26, I wrote a story headlined, âTrumpâs DOJ is targeting Daily Kos.â At the time, I couldnât explain what was happening. A gag order prevented it. Now I can.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/2/800049123/news/the-doj-came-after-daily-kos-heres-the-full-story/
about 1 month ago
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Following the pardons of Jan. 6 rioters and Hunter Biden, a strong majority of America supports major reforms to the presidential pardon. More in my latest:
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
about 1 month ago
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Things are already getting crazy in the Texas Senate race:
about 1 month ago
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Americans hate the idea of an AI data center being built near them. Democrats, independents, Republicansâmajorities of all oppose it. Hard to find issues with more partisan unity than this.
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Americans donât want a data center in their backyard
Do server farms serve us?
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/5/24/800043224/series/ai-data-centers-opposition-gallup-virginia/
about 2 months ago
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Disney erased FiveThirtyEight
Nothing on the internet lasts forever. But Disneyâs 10-year mismanagement of FiveThirtyEight is its own story.
https://www.natesilver.net/p/disney-erased-fivethirtyeight
about 2 months ago
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Buried in the latest NYT/Siena poll is this interesting finding: When it comes to which party voters personally identify with, they lean toward the Democratic Party by 6 points now. In January, it was by just 1 point.
about 2 months ago
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In the short term, Democrats face a huge disadvantage in fighting Republicans' gerrymandering. But there is hope.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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How extreme could gerrymandering get?
Lo, the era of gerrymaxxing is upon us.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/5/17/800039569/series/gerrymandering-supreme-court-texas-california-minnesota-house-districts/
about 2 months ago
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Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to Daily Kos!
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Enjoy a free 6-month Daily Kos subscription on us!
Everyone gets a free six-month Daily Kos subscription!
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/5/14/800038396/daily-kos/free-6-month-daily-kos-subscription/
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Andrew Mangan
Nathaniel Rakich
about 2 months ago
ABC News has now taken all FiveThirtyEight articles completely offline. They now redirect to abcnews dot com.politics. A needless erasure of thousands of pages of knowledge.
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Sometimes there is good news too. My latest:
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These Democrats shouldnât have a shot at winningâbut they do
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatâs driving politics or culture. In IowaâŚ
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/5/10/800034482/news/these-democrats-shouldnt-have-a-shot-at-winning-but-they-do/
2 months ago
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There are over 500 comments on my column from yesterday, andâjust take it from meâevery single one of them likes my opinion and agrees wholeheartedly.
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Kamala Harris might run again. Hereâs why she shouldnât.
Third timeâs a charm, right? The former vice president seems to think so.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/5/3/800029628/series/kamala-harris-2028-case-against/
2 months ago
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Trump's approval rating is clearly dragging down Republicans' performance on the generic ballot, though it's not as 1:1 as you might expect. (Data collated from Silver Bulletin.)
2 months ago
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Gallup finds that 19.1% of American adults report having or being treated for depressionâa higher rate than just a few years ago. Last September, seeing that trend in earlier data, I dove into the reasons why that might be:
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The new Great Depression is more than economic
Most Americans reject Trumpâs policies and political violence amid growing national malaise. Explore public sentiment on key U.S. issues.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/9/14/2342794/news/The-new-Great-Depression-is-more-than-economic/
3 months ago
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Actually, Democrats should do more gerrymandering.
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Why Democrats should gerrymander
Virginia is for loversâof democracy.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/4/19/800022091/series/case-for-gerrymandering-democrats/
3 months ago
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Despite the numerous crises facing his administration, Trump is increasingly focused on construction projects, like the new White House ballroom, The Washington Post finds. Hereâs me from last week on what that means:
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Trump canât escape his real estate pastâand neither can we
At his core, President Donald Trump is a real estate guy who happens to run a country. That makes for a very chaotic fit, as this past weekâs most popular stories on Daily Kos have shown.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/4/18/800021506/series/trump-cant-escape-his-real-estate-past-and-neither-can-we/
3 months ago
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In California's governor's race, two Republicans lead the pack, according to an average of polls conducted since Jan. 1. The highest-performing Democrat narrowly trails them. The catch? It's Swalwell. My latest look into Democrats' danger in the Golden State:
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Democrats in California governor race may be saved by ⌠Trump?
Itâs a question nobody wants to hear: Will a billionaire save Democrats from themselves in California?
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/4/17/800022053/elections/california-governor-democrat-republican-trump/
3 months ago
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The California Democratic Party now says it's too late to remove Eric Swalwell's nameâor any otherâfrom the ballot, meaning that we're edging ever closer to something I warned about in December: a Republican governor in the Golden State.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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A Republican governor in California? Itâs possible.
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatâs driving politics or culture. Democrats ...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/12/14/2357626/-A-Republican-governor-in-California-It-s-possible
3 months ago
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Trump's attack on the pope and his "I am Jesus" Truth Social post definitely won't help his approval among Christians, which has been deteriorating since he took office.
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White evangelicals are souring on Trumpâbut thereâs a catch
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatâs driving politics or culture. He is risen! ...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/4/5/2375870/-White-evangelicals-are-souring-on-Trump-but-there-s-a-catch
3 months ago
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Voters are sour on the Democratic Party ... and yet they are much more likely to trust it in comparison to the GOP. For instance, of 17 policy areas where one party has a clear advantage, the Democratic Party has an edge on 14. Read more in my latest:
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Americans are down on Democratsâuntil the alternative is the GOP
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatâs driving politics or culture. You may have ...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/4/12/2375559/-Americans-are-down-on-Democrats-until-the-alternative-is-the-GOP
3 months ago
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You know the Trump admin is in a bad place when a pollâs graph hides the percentage that agrees with the adminâs talking points because that share is so small
3 months ago
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I tracked down a dozen competitive House districts that have seen measles outbreaks, including oneâNY-17âthat is currently considered a toss-up. More here:
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
4 months ago
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Good to see the New York Times finally covering the rise in executions in 2025, something I tackled last August:
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
4 months ago
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Iranian school was on U.S. target list, may have been mistaken as military site
The strike on an Iranian elementary school killed at least 175, many of them children, raising questions as to whether the militaryâs use of AI-enabled targeting was a factor.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/11/us-strike-iran-elementary-school-ai-target-list/
4 months ago
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Scoop: White House tells House Republicans to stop talking about mass deportations
Blair delivered the message during a policy listening session with House Republicans at their annual retreat in Doral, Florida.
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/10/white-house-house-republicans-mass-deportations
4 months ago
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reposted by
Andrew Mangan
Daily Kos is hiring a staff reporter!
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Career Opportunities
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5 months ago
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There is no modern precedent for a war as unpopular as Trump's war on Iran. Here's just how bad the polling is âŹď¸
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Trumpâs uniquely unpopular war on Iran
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatâs driving politics or culture. You almost couldnât...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/3/8/2371462/-Trump-s-uniquely-unpopular-war-on-Iran
4 months ago
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Gas prices are up over 60 cents from one month ago, per AAA. And prices have increased in every state, with purple Arizona getting the worst of it.
4 months ago
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You almost gotta respect how much Trafalgar puts its thumb on the scale. Question wording talks about the Iran war in the past tense, as if it's over. Prematurely claims major victories. Says "ally troops" instead of the more divisive "Isreal." Great stuff.
4 months ago
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Trump has signed more executive orders at this point in his second term than any president since World War II. More shocking data in my latest:
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
4 months ago
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At least 22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate
Authorities say at least 22 people were killed and more than 120 wounded in clashes with police on Sunday after protesters tried to storm the U.S.
https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-protesters-attacked-us-consulate-karachi-iran-a3cc0c3c6f126cc54a657f61d312a203
4 months ago
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www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/u...
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Only 21% of Americans Support the United States Initiating an Attack on Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/us/politics/poll-americans-support-iran-attack.html
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Suspect in Texas shooting wore 'Property of Allah' clothing and Iranian flag emblem, AP source says
A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that the gunman who killed two people at a bar in Texas early Sunday was wearing a sweatshirt that said âProperty of Allah,â and another shirt wit...
https://apnews.com/article/austin-texas-bar-shooting-7690f931ba00f950c1828cef25399bb6?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2026-03-01-Breaking+News
4 months ago
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Trump very frequently posts links to a news website you've probably never heard of. Here's my deep dive into his connection to the site's founder.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Trump's second-favorite news site will make you go: Huh?
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatâs driving politics or culture. President ...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/2/22/2369313/-Trump-s-second-favorite-news-site-will-make-you-go-Huh
5 months ago
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Trump is obsessed with his own name, but his voters? Not so much.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Trump wants his name on everything. Trump voters donât.
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatâs driving politics or culture. President ...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/2/15/2368294/-Trump-wants-his-name-on-everything-Trump-voters-don-t
5 months ago
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Daily Kos is hiring a staff reporter!
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Career Opportunities
careers page for Daily Kos
https://www.dailykos.com/jobs/#job-staff-reporter-6rjj
5 months ago
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A huge loss
thehill.com/homenews/med...
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https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5733236-gallup-stops-presidential-approval-ratings-polls/
5 months ago
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Trump grasps the political power of football in Americaâand he now sees that it could be used against him.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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The NFL's political powerâand how Trump fumbled it
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatâs driving politics or culture. President ...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/2/8/2367231/-The-NFL-s-political-power-and-how-Trump-fumbled-it
5 months ago
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Immigration regularly ranks as a top "problem" in the U.S.âbut it's not a problem at all. My latest column digs into why:
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Immigration is not a real problem
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatâs driving politics or culture. Federal ...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/2/1/2366024/-Immigration-is-not-a-real-problem
5 months ago
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Two federal agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave
The development comes a day after DHS provided the first official timeline of the deadly encounter, stating that two federal officers had fired at Pretti.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/01/28/trump-pretti-shooting-minneapolis-officers-leave/
5 months ago
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Man tackled to ground after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall
A man wearing a black jacket has been tackled to the ground after spraying an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar.
https://apnews.com/article/ilhan-omar-town-hall-sprayed-7f6ad0b9ece2ae8804b2efe5badd2991?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2026-01-27-Breaking+News
5 months ago
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American public rejects just about every aspect of Trump's Greenland-takeover gambit.
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Trump's Greenland plot has the public seeing red
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend thatâs driving politics or culture. Initially it ...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/1/25/2364673/-Trump-s-Greenland-plot-has-the-public-seeing-red
6 months ago
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