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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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Moderate Democrats already hate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

'Really disappointed in you'

On Nov 14, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Today will forever and always be known as Beto Sex Tweet Day

This fleeting, horny Beto tweet had a nice run while it lasted.

On Nov 12, 2018 by David Covucci

Internet Culture
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Tucker Carlson’s dramatic story of protesters at his home is full of holes

An attorney dismantles his account.

On Nov 12, 2018 by David Covucci

IRL
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Did Sarah Sanders post a doctored InfoWars video to justify CNN ban?

The edited footage draws criticism from experts.

On Nov 8, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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CNN reporter’s microphone spat devolves into partisan fight online

It's not really, though.

On Nov 7, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Ron DeSantis rides Trumpism to victory, defeats Andrew Gillum in Florida (updated)

DeSantis flirted with Trumpism—and it paid off.

On Nov 6, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Twitter loves Corey Stewart’s sad election night party

It looks pretty dismal.

On Nov 6, 2018 by David Covucci

Internet Culture
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Trump’s biggest supporters are furious over the pulling of racist ad

No one wants to be near this thing, except hardcore Trump fans.

On Nov 5, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Washington Examiner says it was hacked after sending savage anti-Trump tweet

The tweet was swiftly deleted.

On Nov 5, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Trump ruins ‘Game of Thrones’ with meme threatening sanctions on Iran

Donald Trump goes full White Walker.

On Nov 2, 2018 by David Covucci

Internet Culture
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What did the Gateway Pundit know about Jacob Wohl’s sexual assault story?

The conservative blog lets Wohl tell his discredited story again.

On Nov 1, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Unraveling Jacob Wohl’s convoluted plot to smear Robert Mueller

What was he thinking?

On Oct 31, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Axios lets Trump trash the Constitution to promo its new HBO show

It is very unlikely Trump can end birthright citizenship.

On Oct 30, 2018 by David Covucci

IRL
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Social media profiles of alleged mail bomber filled with far-right conspiracy theories

The profiles are filled with conspiracies.

On Oct 26, 2018 by David Covucci, Ellen Ioanes

Tech
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Trump complains bomb packages may hurt him in the midterms

His tweet has been blasted for apparently endorsing a false flag conspiracy.

On Oct 26, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech