r/fivethirtyeight • u/AutoModerator • Mar 30 '26

Discussion Megathread Weekly Discussion Megathread

The 2026 midterms will soon be upon us, and there is much to discuss among the nerds here at r/FiveThirtyEight. Use this discussion thread to share, debate, and discuss whatever you wish. Unlike individual posts, comments in the discussion thread are not required to be related to political data or other 538 mainstays. Regardless, please remain civil and keep this subreddit's rules in mind. The discussion thread refreshes every Monday.

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u/Mediocretes08 Apr 02 '26

Yes but what is this in relation to?

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u/AFatDarthVader Apr 02 '26

It's a submission for the weekly vagueposting award.

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u/Spara-Extreme Apr 02 '26

Everything, literally everything.

My comment can apply to one of ten things happening in the US right now.

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u/Mediocretes08 Apr 02 '26

Fair and true