David Wasserman leaves Twitter to work for The Daily Beast

Former Twitter exec Wasserman joins The Daily Beast

Wasserman to lead data journalism and election coverage for The Daily Beast

David Wasserman, the former editor of the Cook Political Report, has left Twitter to join The Daily Beast as its new elections editor.

In this role, Wasserman will lead The Daily Beast's data journalism and election coverage, including the 2024 presidential election. He will also write a weekly newsletter on politics and elections.

Wasserman is a well-respected election analyst and his departure from Twitter is a significant loss for the company. He was responsible for some of Twitter's most popular election-related content, including its "Decision Desk" and "Battleground Tracker." Wasserman is also a regular guest on political TV shows.

The Daily Beast is a news and opinion website founded in 2008. It is known for its political coverage and has a large following on social media.

Wasserman's move to The Daily Beast is a sign of the growing importance of data journalism in political coverage. In the past, political journalism was often based on anecdotal evidence and opinion. However, data journalism uses data to tell stories and support claims. This type of journalism is becoming increasingly important as the amount of data available continues to grow.

Wasserman's departure from Twitter is also a sign of the changing media landscape. Twitter was once a major source of news and information, but its influence has declined in recent years. This is due in part to the rise of other social media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram. Wasserman's move to The Daily Beast suggests that he believes that the future of journalism lies in data and analysis.