Nate Silver
Coverage of Nate Silver in the Nexus archive.
- Want faster election results? California Democrats won’t clamp down on late voters
California Democratic leaders prioritize maintaining voter access over speeding up election results, despite criticism over slow vote-counting that has fueled conspiracy theories and misinformation. Officials like Gov. Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber acknowledge delays but argue changes to expedite results would disenfranchise voters.
- Meet Dean Logan, the dean of LA County election snafus
The Los Angeles mayor’s race has revealed California’s vote-counting system as the worst in the nation, with Nate Silver, a former ABC News election analyst, describing it as 'insane' and uncommon globally.
- Nate Silver: Latest Maine Senate poll ‘not super reassuring’ for Platner
Nate Silver expressed concern about Democrat Graham Platner's prospects in the Maine Senate race against Sen. Susan Collins, citing a recent poll showing a reduced 4-point lead for Platner. The poll by Public Policy Polling indicates a weakening in his advantage over Collins.
- California election results still undecided as Los Angeles begins counting ballots
California's primary election results remain undecided in key races, including the gubernatorial contest led by Republican Steve Hilton and the Los Angeles mayoral race with incumbent Karen Bass. The slow counting of mail-in ballots has drawn criticism, with some arguing the process delays election outcomes for weeks.
- California election results still undecided as Los Angeles begins counting ballots
California's primary election results remain undecided in key races, including the gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral contests, with votes still being counted. Republican Steve Hilton leads the gubernatorial race, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is in contention for the November election. The state's slow mail-in ballot counting system has drawn criticism for delaying results.
- California’s sluggish vote counting ripped across the political spectrum: 'Extremely embarrassing'
California's slow vote counting process, driven by mail-in ballots and thorough review procedures, has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum. Concerns include delays in primary results and comparisons to other states' efficiency, though some defend the system for maximizing voter access.
- California’s sluggish vote counting ripped across the political spectrum: 'Extremely embarrassing'
California's slow vote counting process, driven by mail-in ballots and thorough review, has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum, with some calling it 'extremely embarrassing' and others defending it as necessary for voter access. Critics argue delays undermine electoral efficiency, while defenders emphasize the trade-off for maximizing turnout.
- Disney erased FiveThirtyEight
Disney has erased FiveThirtyEight, a data-driven news website. The move has sparked discussion with 133 points and 37 comments. The article is available on https://www.natesilver.net/p/disney-erased-fivethirtyeight
- X makes it 1,900 percent more expensive to post links
X significantly increased the cost of posting links via its API from $0.01 to $0.20, making third-party tools more expensive. The change could further deter publishers, who already suspect links reduce post reach, amid a recent dispute between Nate Silver and X's product head Nikita Bier over link 'deboosting'.