Disney erased FiveThirtyEight

Disney erased FiveThirtyEight entirely rather than sell it, generating over 450 points in a sorrowful HN thread about media consolidation. The data journalism outlet became known for correctly calling 49 of 50 states in the 2008 election and all 50 states plus D.C. in 2012, under founder Nate Silver. The shutdown followed years of layoffs and cuts. Nate Silver's independent newsletter, Silver Bulletin, where he continues election forecasting, highlights the brand's lost potential compared to his own revival.