aaron-sankin

Aaron Sankin


Aaron Sankin is a former Senior Staff Writer at the Daily Dot who covered the intersection of politics, technology, online privacy, Twitter bots, and the role of dank memes in popular culture. He lives in Seattle, Washington. He joined the Center for Investigative Reporting in 2016.

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New report adds to rumors of a Trump-branded TV network

Fox News could be getting some competition.

On Oct 17, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Donald Trump lashes out at sexual assault accusers, makes groping gestures at North Carolina rally

'I have no idea who these women are.'

On Oct 14, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Texan’s charming campaign ad will make you hate politics less for exactly one minute

'Gerald really doesn't have any hobbies.'

On Oct 14, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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A comprehensive list of sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump

'I was so upset that he thought I was so insignificant that he could do that.'

On Oct 13, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Report shows Facebook caused big boost in voter turnout

Like!

On Oct 12, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Clinton vs. Trump: Who’s leading in the polls?

Let's check the numbers.

On Oct 12, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Days after praising Clinton’s tenacity, Trump releases ad slamming her lack of ‘stamina’

'Hillary Clinton doesn't have the fortitude, strength, or stamina to lead in our world.'

On Oct 11, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Glenn Beck: Opposing Trump is a ‘moral, ethical choice’—even if it leads to a Clinton victory

'If she is elected, the world does not end.'

On Oct 11, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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How a video game about sheep exposes the FBI’s broken FOIA system

Baaaaa, that's a long time!

On Oct 11, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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George Takei, Cards Against Humanity partner to slam Trump in attack ad

'As Americans, it is our duty to resist fascist dictators wherever they rise up in the world.'

On Oct 11, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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When Trump threw Pence under the bus at the debate, one betting market went nuclear

Proof the 2016 presidential race is basically chaos at this point.

On Oct 10, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Paul Ryan says he’s done helping Trump become president

E tu, Speaker?

On Oct 10, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Post-debate polls show Clinton won, but Trump did better than expected

Trump really needed a win.

On Oct 10, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Here is audio evidence of Donald Trump saying he supported the Iraq War

Spoiler alert: He said it.

On Oct 9, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Trump in 1998: Bill Clinton accusers ‘unattractive,’ ‘terrible’

Times have changed.

On Oct 9, 2016 by Aaron Sankin