Alexandra Samuels
@alexsamuelsx5.bsky.social
national politics reporter for @dailykos. formerly @texasmonthly @FiveThirtyEight @TexasTribune. Bostonian.
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The GOP is in chaos, Trump’s approval is tanking, and even Elon Musk’s billions can’t buy Republican security in deep-red districts.
Here's how Democrats can turn their fortunes around—finally
Democrats are in an unenviable and precarious position.� They lost control of the White House and Senate last year. They—and the country—are now facing an all-out offensive against democratic ...
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March 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The GOP is in chaos, Trump’s approval is tanking, and even Elon Musk’s billions can’t buy Republican security in deep-red districts.
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Who do Democrats want to run in 2028? Plus, Musk skeeves out America
Survey Says is a weekly column rounding up three of the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about. You’ll also find data-based updates on past Daily Kos reporting, plus a ...
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February 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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I am *thrilled* to share that @mangan.bsky.social and I will write a weekly polling column for @dailykos.com titled “Survey Says.”
This is our first piece, which reviewed why the GOP suddenly thinks the economy is doing OK and who supports Trump’s price-raising tariffs, among other things.
This is our first piece, which reviewed why the GOP suddenly thinks the economy is doing OK and who supports Trump’s price-raising tariffs, among other things.
GOP abruptly warms to economy. Plus, who gets credit for the ceasefire?
Survey Says is a new weekly column rounding up three of the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about. You’ll also find data-based updates on past Daily Kos reporting, ...
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January 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Want to dive a little deeper into the polling trends or data points you need to know about? Make sure to check out our site, at dailykos.com, every weekend for updates!
I am *thrilled* to share that @mangan.bsky.social and I will write a weekly polling column for @dailykos.com titled “Survey Says.”
This is our first piece, which reviewed why the GOP suddenly thinks the economy is doing OK and who supports Trump’s price-raising tariffs, among other things.
This is our first piece, which reviewed why the GOP suddenly thinks the economy is doing OK and who supports Trump’s price-raising tariffs, among other things.
GOP abruptly warms to economy. Plus, who gets credit for the ceasefire?
Survey Says is a new weekly column rounding up three of the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about. You’ll also find data-based updates on past Daily Kos reporting, ...
www.dailykos.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I am *thrilled* to share that @mangan.bsky.social and I will write a weekly polling column for @dailykos.com titled “Survey Says.”
This is our first piece, which reviewed why the GOP suddenly thinks the economy is doing OK and who supports Trump’s price-raising tariffs, among other things.
This is our first piece, which reviewed why the GOP suddenly thinks the economy is doing OK and who supports Trump’s price-raising tariffs, among other things.
Reposted by Alexandra Samuels
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@dailykos.com has you covered!
Check out this great new series from @alexsamuelsx5.bsky.social and @mangan.bsky.social!
@dailykos.com has you covered!
Check out this great new series from @alexsamuelsx5.bsky.social and @mangan.bsky.social!
GOP abruptly warms to economy. Plus, who gets credit for the ceasefire?
Survey Says is a new weekly column rounding up three of the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about. You’ll also find data-based updates on past Daily Kos reporting, ...
www.dailykos.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Check out this great new series from @alexsamuelsx5.bsky.social and @mangan.bsky.social!
@dailykos.com has you covered!
Check out this great new series from @alexsamuelsx5.bsky.social and @mangan.bsky.social!
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January 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Ryan is doing incredible work here, especially since writing a good cover letter is crucial—and not just for entry-level journalists! I was happy to contribute my thoughts to this write-up, and there are many great nuggets of wisdom here. If you’re not already subscribed, what are you waiting for?!
Welp
NEW: Rep. Gerry Connolly defeats Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to become the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, per multiple members in the room.
Connolly defeated AOC 131 to 84
www.axios.com/2024/12/17/a...
Connolly defeated AOC 131 to 84
www.axios.com/2024/12/17/a...
AOC defeated by Gerry Connolly in battle to lead House Oversight Committee
Connolly withstood a generational upheaval that saw several of Democrats' septuagenarian committee leaders pushed out.
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December 17, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Welp
A generational change doesn’t always signal an ideological shift. But if more progressive Democrats like AOC want to pitch a new path forward for Democrats, they’re facing staunch opposition from the septuagenarians and octogenarians who came before them. www.dailykos.com/stories/2024...
Democrats have exciting young leaders—if the torch ever gets passed
When outgoing President Joe Biden announced in July that he would not seek a second term in the White House,�it seemed as if Democrats let out a collective sigh of relief.�
Of course, Biden was ...
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December 17, 2024 at 2:05 PM
A generational change doesn’t always signal an ideological shift. But if more progressive Democrats like AOC want to pitch a new path forward for Democrats, they’re facing staunch opposition from the septuagenarians and octogenarians who came before them. www.dailykos.com/stories/2024...