Dave Wasserman

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

I think if you only had programs that promoted men, you’d end up w/ a data journalism domain that looks a lot like the one we have. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Do you know a young woman interested in a politics/data/journalism career? This year, I'm proud to be promoting #EmpowHER 2020. Calling all collegiate women who want to intern in D.C. to check out @BA_Womens - a terrific org led by a kickass friend, @Mary_Bruce. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Key ingredient in growing EC/popular vote gap vs. 2016...in Trump’s favor. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Red exodus: when Trump was inaugurated in 2017, there were 241 Republicans in the House. Since then, 104 of them (43%) have either retired, been defeated, or are forgoing reelection in 2020. — PolitiTweet.org

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P.p.s. There are only two metros in the Midwest that have more of these stores (per capita) than South Bend/Mishawaka: Lawrence, KS and Ann Arbor, MI. You might be noticing a pattern here: the power of large universities to attract wealth & transform metros. — PolitiTweet.org

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P.s. this isn’t a “take,” it’s a fact - one that struck me as interesting. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Note I said "metro area." Yes, several of these stores are in Mishawaka - but all of them are less than a 15 minute drive from the center of South Bend. More on the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (as defined by the Census): https://t.co/fUH103e0AL — PolitiTweet.org

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@adamwren As stated in the original tweet, all five of these stores are located in the South Bend, IN metro area. Here's a clear description of the Census's definition of the MSA: https://t.co/fUH103e0AL — PolitiTweet.org

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Fact: the least populous U.S. metro area to feature all five of the following... 1) Whole Foods 2) Lululemon 3) Apple Store 4) Urban Outfitters *and* 5) Pure Barre ...is...you guessed it... South Bend, IN — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

@Nate_Cohn .93% and 84% might strike most ppl as really high but as in ‘16, even that level of bleed makes a huge difference at the margins in these states — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

RT @Nate_Cohn: FWIW, Democratic voters in the big six states broke as follows in last month's Times/Siena polls: Warren supporters: Biden… — PolitiTweet.org

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If Biden is the 2020 Dem nominee, what share of Warren/Sanders primary voters can be depended on to vote for him in the general election? — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

As expected. New @CookPolitical rating for #NC02: guaranteed Democratic pickup. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Most annoying thing about being on 500+ candidates’ email lists in a hyper-polarized era: 99% of press releases require zero originality of thought to write...just copy and paste the same talking points everyone else in your tribe is spouting. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Harris & other Ds made a big miscalculation: they watched what happened to Crowley/Capuano/et.al. and saw a party moving left. What they overlooked: Dems' base has actually gravitated towards college+ suburbanites who like their private health insurance. https://t.co/ywZl47myIs — PolitiTweet.org

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Two huge @CookPolitical rating changes now that the new NC map (below) is final: #NC02 Holding (R) - Lean R to Likely D #NC06 Walker (R) - Solid R to Likely D Both would be Solid D, but our policy is to keep guaranteed takeovers in "Likely" so they still appear on our chart. https://t.co/UZsivAopGY — PolitiTweet.org

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#WA10 (PVI D+5) will remain in Solid D at @CookPolitical. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Breaking: #WA10 Rep. Denny Heck (D), overall one of the most well-liked members of the House Dem caucus, to retire in 2020. https://t.co/gRnKUjhvNH — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @emilymbadger: I keep thinking about this chart on urban inequality. So we animated it for you. https://t.co/6nL0dIyOID https://t.co/VjZ… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @markzbarabak: Re-upping from the weekend, for any in a turkey-induced coma, on one of the keys to 2020: Donald Trump has turned the sub… — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Rating change: Rep. Duncan Hunter (R)'s new guilty plea & expected withdrawal from the 2020 race moves #CA50 from Lean R to Solid R at @CookPolitical. https://t.co/SMGYkmife9 — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

I was a 13-year old #NJ12 resident when this happened & it sparked my interest in House races. Biggest upset of '98! — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

I was a 12-year old #NJ12 resident when this happened & it sparked my interest in House races. Biggest upset of '98! — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

@ofsevit random but are you the same Ari Ofsevit who was a geography whiz at Camp Ramah in western Mass circa '95? — PolitiTweet.org

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What this means: as in '16, Dems could face a loooong stretch after Super Tuesday where it's very clear who will end up w/ the most delegates, but the leader isn't far enough ahead to compel rivals to drop out. — PolitiTweet.org

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Technically, House Rs need to pick up 19 seats (counting Rep. Justin Amash (I)'s #MI03) to win the majority back in 2020. But this new NC map & four R retirements from majority non-white districts mean they may actually need to flip 25+ Dem seats. That's huge for Dems. — PolitiTweet.org

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Under this new plan, Dems are virtually guaranteed to pick up #NC02 (Raleigh) and #NC06 (Greensboro/Winston-Salem). This is a huge insurance policy for Speaker Pelosi/Dems' 17-seat majority - before the 2020 election even starts. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Whiplash: this latest plan is likely to be NC's 3rd different R-drawn congressional map in 4 election cycles - and there will be *another* drawn in time for 2022, when NC is likely to pick up a 14th congressional district. https://t.co/eg8zh8imgP — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Breaking: NC court rules new GOP-drawn cong. map will stand. New map replaces current 10R-3D plan w/ an 8R-5D breakdown. But, ruling will disappoint Dems, who sued for additional opportunities. *Dems could still appeal to NC Supreme Court but candidate filing opens today. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Most important commodity in a zillion-way presidential primary: media attention (see: 2016 Rs). — PolitiTweet.org