Silver Bulletin Essays and analysis about elections, media, sports, poker, and all the other things I care about.
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How popular is Donald Trump?
by Nate Silver on June 1, 2026
Silver Bulletin approval ratings for President Trump — and all presidents since Truman.
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How popular is the Iran War?
by Nate Silver on June 1, 2026
Silver Bulletin approval ratings for the ongoing conflict.
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Who’s ahead on the generic congressional ballot?
by Nate Silver on June 1, 2026
Our constantly-updating tracker of polls for the most important indicator in the race for Congress.
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PELE International Football Rankings ⚽
by Nate Silver on May 31, 2026
What happens when you blend 150+ years of soccer history with player market values into a brand-new model? Rankings, ratings and match projections for all 211 FIFA teams.
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The Knicks might actually be great?
by Nate Silver on May 31, 2026
With a more tenacious defense, a new KAT, and a new coach, they've found an unprecedentedly high gear. But are they good enough to beat the Spurs?
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A party of one isn't a healthy party
by Nate Silver on May 28, 2026
Watch now (58 mins) | The Texas runoff was a demonstration of Trump’s power — and the lowest moment yet for the former Republican establishment. Plus, my video with the Central Air crew on the midterms, poker and more.
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How popular is Elon Musk?
by Nate Silver on May 27, 2026
Silver Bulletin favorability ratings for the world's richest man.
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Is Trump trying to turn Texas blue?
by Eli McKown-Dawson on May 27, 2026
It won’t be easy for Democrats. But he endorsed the inferior candidate at the worst possible time.
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Who should your team take in the NBA draft?
by Joseph George on May 26, 2026
The 2026 NBA draft is the deepest in years. Here's how I'd pick the lottery — if you made me GM of every team.
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PRISM 2026 NBA draft rankings
by Joseph George on May 26, 2026
Who should be the #1 pick? Our new NBA draft model says teams still overvalue potential and undervalue production.
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26 tips for acing the World Series of Poker
by Nate Silver on May 23, 2026
Newly updated for 2026. Here’s what I’ve learned after many long hours at the WSOP.
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Disney erased FiveThirtyEight
by Nate Silver on May 19, 2026
Nothing on the internet lasts forever. But Disney’s 10-year mismanagement of FiveThirtyEight is its own story.
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Nate's 3 rules for constitutional hardball
by Nate Silver on May 15, 2026
A “democracy agenda” should be principled, create a stable equilibrium, and pass muster with voters.
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On redistricting, Democrats are playing as the away team
by Nate Silver on May 11, 2026
Democrats are fighting uphill against Republican-leaning courts. But they can’t afford either despondence or complacency.
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How we calculate our PELE ratings
by Nate Silver on May 8, 2026
Way more detail than you asked for on the methods behind our new soccer model.
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Want more Black representatives? Elect more Democrats.
by Nate Silver on May 5, 2026
I ran the numbers on redistricting after the Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act. The Black representation trade-off is mostly a myth.
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Democrats are not OK with Boomers
by Nate Silver on April 30, 2026
Perhaps having learned their lesson with Joe Biden, the party’s voters are starting to reject older, establishment-bound candidates.
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How much can Trump screw with the midterms?
by Eli McKown-Dawson on April 29, 2026
Doomsday scenarios are unlikely, but the realistic ones deserve more attention. A Q&A with Votebeat's Nathaniel Rakich.
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Can we please stop rationalizing political violence?
by Nate Silver on April 28, 2026
I wish I didn't have to state the obvious.
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Yes, Virginia, redistricting is a two-player game
by Nate Silver on April 23, 2026
Democratic voters are pretty rational. For once, their leadership has been, too.






