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David Covucci


David Covucci is the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications. He is particularly interested in hearing any tips you have. Reach out at dcovucci@thedailydot.com.

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Kent State gun girl calls for armed insurrection after being booed off campus

Her visit to Ohio didn't go as planned.

On Feb 18, 2020 by David Covucci

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Tweets from Sanders supporters are terrifying the establishment

Bloomberg, Klobuchar, Warren, and a culinary union set their sights on the front-runner's fans.

On Feb 17, 2020 by David Covucci

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Bloomberg’s influencer meme campaign comes from the minds of Fyre Fest

The billionaire's campaign turns to memes.

On Feb 13, 2020 by David Covucci

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Mayor Pete’s fans feel good—and that might be enough

They have high hopes. For what, though?

On Feb 12, 2020 by David Covucci

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Far-right troll Jacob Wohl calls on New Hampshire primary to be suspended

The duo accused Biden of attending an 'exclusive' Parkinson's disease support group.

On Feb 11, 2020 by David Covucci

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The real reason Bernie Sanders supporters love their candidate

Nixon, Strokes, AOC 'Bern' down the house in New Hampshire.

On Feb 11, 2020 by David Covucci

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Leading Bernie Bro: I’ll vote for no one else but Sanders

'Chapo Trap House' host sparks online ire for pledging to not vote if Sanders loses.

On Feb 5, 2020 by David Covucci

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Trump calls California a ‘stank-uary’ state

A slip of the tongue. Probably.

On Feb 4, 2020 by David Covucci

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Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll skip the State of the Union

The lawmaker says she doesn't want to 'normalize' the president.

On Feb 4, 2020 by David Covucci

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Pete Buttigieg is declaring victory in Iowa—without any results in

There is one problem.

On Feb 3, 2020 by David Covucci

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People are wrongly making Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager the villain of the Iowa caucus (updated)

Why Robby Mook became an unlikely, and false, election night bogeyman.

On Feb 3, 2020 by David Covucci

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The Super Bowl halftime show was too horny for conservative media

Avert your eyes (from the bad takes).

On Feb 3, 2020 by David Covucci

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Denied a chance to out alleged whistleblower, Rand Paul turns to Twitter

The name has been floated around conservative circles, with both the president and his son tweeting it.

On Jan 30, 2020 by David Covucci

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Trump lawyer’s bold impeachment claim becomes Twitter meme

People see some problems with #DershowitzLogic.

On Jan 30, 2020 by David Covucci

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Joe Biden wants his own Bernie Bros

The presidential candidate wants his own vocal bros.

On Jan 29, 2020 by David Covucci

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