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Nich Guthrie's avatar

Wow! What a story. I came to you from one of Paul Krugman‘s Saturday discussion where you were a guest. I love the coverage you provide. I am a Brit living in German, so only have an outsider‘s interest in US politics, but still find it so refreshing to have fact based comments on what is happening in a place that ultmately effects us all. Thanks

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Soubhik Barari's avatar

You are amazing and do amazing work. Thank you for sharing your journey and wishing you all the success!!

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Steven Montagna's avatar

This was an excellent post and nudged me firmly into supporting. Great job, and I'm very happy to join the community of paying members!

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Sarah King's avatar

💗🙌🥰 thank you for sharing with such honesty. Keep up the amazing words!

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Jack's avatar

So glad this has paid dividends for you and that you are taking care of yourself! I’ll continue to support the newsletter as long as I’ve got the money for it!

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Belena Chapp's avatar

You provide such important insights so thank you! It took me a while as I was weighing out the fact that I am now paying for so many Substack subscriptions, but I appreciated reading for free while I sorted the budget. Happy to say I'm a paying subscriber now and hope to continue to be a supporter you can count on.

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Bob Morris's avatar

Yay!

I’ve been following you since you were posting from your dorm room. What a long strange trip it’s been for all of us. Thanks for all you do.

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Distilling Progress's avatar

Getting to know you personally through posts like this is an incredible benefit. It adds so much color and context, that makes me that much more excited to be a paid subscriber and see where you take SIN. Thanks for sharing. And keep getting out of bed! :)

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Heather Wynne-Phillips's avatar

Thank you for this vulnerability. So proud of your courage and tenacity!

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Bryan's avatar

What a great update. So glad you landed on your feet.

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Paula Darden's avatar

Thank you,Elliott. Your polls are the ones I really trust. Your dedication to democratic values is inspiring, and your writing gives me hope for the future of this country.

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Daisy Barquist's avatar

Elliott, I'm so grateful for you and your work. Yesterday, I watched Paul Krugman's interview with two old guys and worried. Krugman and his guests were fabulous but I worried that sooner than later we will lose this knowledge that comes from living and working in a field for a long time. I'm 68 years old. I am the pot calling the kettle black. Slightly depressed, I thought of the other sub stackers I admire and you quickly came to mind as one of the young people developing our collective wisdom and perspective. It might be weird to be admired for your youth. But there you have it. Here's to being a 29 year old CEO of your own freedom biz!! Bravo!

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Jenifer Reinhardt's avatar

Happy for you, man. You’re doing great work and that’s worth getting paid for. I am unfortunately not yet subscribed. If I have several Stackers I support the monetary hit is prohibitive. What ya need is a by the article rate, with low payment friction. Perhaps a system across all Substack vendors…

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Marietta McPike's avatar

You made me smile…..a great gift these days when almost all of what I read in the news makes me sick. Good for you to have turned adversity into a valuable creation. I wish you continuing success.

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DocJaniceL's avatar

When ABC abandoned 538, I knew exactly where to turn. I’ve been following your work since The Economist. This personal note helps us follow your journey, and is an important part, in of course building subscribers, but also in creating a community of support for you personally and professionally. Your inclusion of poll questions from subscribers and your Q&As are also super smart, and a recognition that readers are also insightful contributors.

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Conor Gallogly's avatar

Thank you for sharing. Makes a difference

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