It's A Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Populism and the Polls
Oct 27, 2025
Dive into the data behind elections, exploring early voting trends from New Jersey to California. Discover the surge of populism in Argentina and the Netherlands, analyzing key political dynamics. Ryan critiques the New York City mayoral race, particularly the missteps of Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. He also unpacks how changes to the Voting Rights Act could shape American democracy. Plus, get insight into visa overstays and immigration. A compelling mix of politics and numbers awaits!
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Argentina's Populist Turn And Accurate Polling
- Argentina's Libertarian government reduced inflation from 160% to ~30% and cut poverty by 10 points according to Ryan Girdusky.
- Atlas Intel accurately predicted the election outcome, showing strong international polling performance.
Populism Faces Governing Reality In Netherlands
- Geert Wilders' Freedom Party led the Netherlands but coalition instability punished populists in government.
- Voters dislike instability yet remain frustrated about immigration, making outcomes unpredictable.
Early Vote Lead Threatens NJ GOP Comeback
- New Jersey early voting shows Democrats hold a ~200,000 ballot lead combining mail and early returns.
- Republicans have raw voter potential but must convert Election Day turnout to close gaps.