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MAGA Mondays: MAGA Influencer Says GOP Early Vote Numbers Are Too Depressing to Share

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Sommer, W. (2026, October 26). MAGA Mondays: MAGA Influencer Says GOP Early Vote Numbers Are Too Depressing to Share. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-mondays-maga-influencer-says

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The article discusses a MAGA influencer known as Data Republican who refuses to share GOP early voting numbers due to their poor performance, describing them as too depressing. It also mentions other right-wing figures trying to spin unfavorable election results in Serbia and Brazil. The piece is part of The Bulwark’s live video content where Sam Stein and Will Sommer analyze political developments like Donald Trump's reaction to Bill Maher.

Written by AI on 2026-10-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of October 26, 2026, a MAGA influencer known as Data Republican has refused to share GOP early voting numbers due to their depressing nature. This reluctance comes amid concerns about the party's performance in upcoming elections. Additionally, right-wing influencers are attempting to spin election results in Serbia and Brazil to maintain support. Meanwhile, Newsmax launched a new show featuring recycled clips of former President Donald Trump, marketing it as "epic" content for his nostalgic supporters.

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MAGA data guru Data Republican is so worried about the GOP’s early voting numbers that she won’t share them with her followers

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A recording from The Bulwark’s live video Sam Stein and Will Sommer break down Donald Trump’s 1,300-word meltdown over Bill Maher. asserted

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Plus, MAGA data guru Data Republican is so worried about the GOP’s early voting numbers that she won’t share them with her followers, right-wing influencers scramble to spin election results in Serbia and Brazil, and a pro-ICE conservative is now set to be deported. asserted

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Also, Newsmax’s new Trump nostalgia show serves up recycled clips and calls them “epic.” asserted

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