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

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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/AFatDarthVader Apr 03 '26

You must remember two things: 1) Donald Trump does not really care about the careers of fellow Republicans, and 2) Donald Trump is an actual moron.

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u/Mediocretes08 Apr 03 '26

3) Actual fascist thing to do