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QBERT NFL quarterback ratings
Who's the best QB in the NFL? And the worst? Our advanced statistical ratings on every passer's past, present, and future.
Sep 16
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Nate Silver
and
Joseph George
117
12
Is Andrew Cuomo toast?
Zohran Mamdani doesn’t quite have the mayor’s race locked up, but he’s a heavy favorite unless there’s an October Surprise.
Sep 15
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Nate Silver
149
49
You don’t have to say something about every terrible thing
There is grace in giving people space, and wisdom in not taking the bait from those who seek to provoke you.
Sep 13
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Nate Silver
1,030
Is Susan Collins toast?
She has a track record of massive overperformance, but is facing her toughest environment yet.
Sep 9
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Eli McKown-Dawson
198
27
What is Blueskyism?
And why is it so toxic for political persuasion?
Sep 5
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Nate Silver
717
102
Models and Forecasts
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How popular is Donald Trump?
Silver Bulletin approval ratings for President Trump — and all presidents since Truman.
9 hrs ago
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Nate Silver
and
Eli McKown-Dawson
753
169
How popular is Elon Musk?
Silver Bulletin favorability ratings for the world's richest man.
9 hrs ago
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Nate Silver
and
Eli McKown-Dawson
210
57
QBERT NFL quarterback ratings
Who's the best QB in the NFL? And the worst? Our advanced statistical ratings on every passer's past, present, and future.
Sep 16
•
Nate Silver
and
Joseph George
117
12
2025 March Madness Predictions
Silver Bulletin odds for the men's NCAA tournament.
Apr 6
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Nate Silver
197
103
2025 Women's March Madness Predictions
Silver Bulletin odds for every round of the tournament.
Apr 5
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Nate Silver
61
15
Silver Bulletin College Basketball (SBCB) ratings 🏀
Our Elo-derived ratings for all 364 men's Division I NCAA basketball teams.
Mar 31
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Nate Silver
113
36
Silver Bulletin Women's College Basketball (SBCB) ratings 🏀
Our Elo-derived ratings for all 362 women's Division I NCAA basketball teams.
Mar 13
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Nate Silver
11
4
Silver Bulletin pollster ratings, 2025 update
All the numbers for every pollster, fully updated after 2024.
Feb 17
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Nate Silver
and
Eli McKown-Dawson
179
32
FINAL Silver Bulletin 2024 presidential election forecast
All the numbers for Trump vs. Harris.
Nov 5, 2024
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Nate Silver
and
Eli McKown-Dawson
4,327
5,433
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FINAL Silver Bulletin 2024 presidential election forecast
Nov 5, 2024
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Nate Silver
and
Eli McKown-Dawson
4,327
5,433
How popular is Donald Trump?
9 hrs ago
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Nate Silver
and
Eli McKown-Dawson
753
169
A shocking Iowa poll means somebody is going to be wrong
Nov 3, 2024
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Nate Silver
741
1,030
24 reasons that Trump won
Oct 20, 2024
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Nate Silver
1,030
962
A random number generator determined the “favorite" in our forecast
Nov 5, 2024
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Nate Silver
416
313
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The best quarterbacks of all time
And our projected best (and worst) QBs of 2025. Introducing QBERT ratings and previewing our ELWAY NFL model.
Sep 2
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Nate Silver
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Joseph George
208
45
Democrats can win the redistricting war
Aggressive partisan gerrymandering is bad for democracy. But the new equilibrium is not necessarily bad for Democrats — if they play hardball.
Aug 25
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Nate Silver
304
83
Real talk on models, moderation, and the misuse of academic authority
It’s time to stop being polite. Here are 36 takes on how moderation does or doesn't help candidates win — and why I trust outsiders to build election…
Aug 20
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Nate Silver
161
40
1:01:40
How many seats will Texas redistricting cost Democrats?
Almost certainly a few. But it all depends on whether the GOP can hold onto their gains among Hispanic voters.
Aug 18
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Eli McKown-Dawson
245
26
SBSQ #23: Does the media really have a liberal bias?
It's a tough call when you consider Fox News. Plus, teasing our new NFL model with Patrick Mahomes — and my poker player rating system.
Aug 14
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Nate Silver
178
143
One year later, is the River winning?
The paperback edition of On the Edge is out today.
Aug 12
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Nate Silver
222
67
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