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 David NirThe Downballot | |
|---|---|
| Followers | 130,869 |
| Last 7 days | from Nov 7 |
| Last 30 days | from Nov 30 |
| Subscribers (rounded) | 66K+ |
| Paid subscribers | Thousands |
| Best board spot | #64 U.S. Politics Bestsellers |
| Recommended by | 62 |
| New recommenders, 30 days | +9 |
| Recommends | 15 |
| Tracked since | Oct 31, 2026 |
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David Nir
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