Nate Cohn
chief political analyst, @nytimes. writing about elections, public opinion and demographics for @UpshotNYT. polling and needling. PNW expat.
474,012
Followers
1,282
Following
50,046
Tweets
340.6
Avg Engagement
10,354
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @Nate_Cohn's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2012-01-14
- Verification:No
- Location:Washington, DC
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,243
- Avg Likes per Tweet:194.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:146.1
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,243 tweetsNate Cohn's tweets are highly engaging, with strong average likes and retweets, indicating a loyal and active audience. His verified status and consistent posting also contribute to his high engagement rates.
194.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
146.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
630,579
Total Likes
473,910
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
19
Median Likes
3
Median Retweets
163
75th Percentile
61,467
Top Tweet
0.72
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Conversationalist
Highly engaged in discussions
10.2%
Original
72.4%
Replies
12.6%
Retweets
4.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
23.8%
With Links
0.8%
With #Tags
54.2%
With @Mentions
0.5%
With Emojis
190
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
7.07
Reply/Original Ratio
0.37
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
86.9%
Weekday Posts
13.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,243 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 410 retweets (13% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,243 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersHis audience primarily consists of political enthusiasts, journalists, and readers interested in election analysis. The content appeals to those looking for data-driven insights and real-time updates on political races.
Average
Audience Quality
24.9%
Suspicion Index
31.6%
Low-Quality %
46
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
44.0%
Empty Bio
25.8%
<10 Tweets
13.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
50.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
86.9%
No URL
19.3%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
86,957,999
Total Potential Reach
46
Median Follower Reach
224
75th Percentile Reach
8.9%
>1K followers
1.3%
>10K followers
0.3%
>50K followers
0.2%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
58.2%
Creators
29,103 accounts
16.0%
Consumers
8,017 accounts
25.8%
Dormant
12,880 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
2,261
Verified Followers
2.26% of total
15,448
Protected Accounts
15.45% of total
8 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,104,859 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @ProfDemirtas | 5,112,398 | Academic | Technology, Space, Medicine |
| @jorgeramosnews | 3,794,342 | Journalist | Immigrant, journalist, anchor |
| @suthichai | 3,098,105 | Entrepreneur | business, media, entrepreneurship |
| @kumailn | 3,014,959 | Comedian | comedy, acting, writing |
| @benlandis | 2,850,430 | - | - |
| @JoeNBC | 2,758,378 | - | - |
| @fdbedout | 2,690,686 | Periodista | Periodista, Presentador, Colombia |
| @PressSec | 2,344,387 | - | - |
| @AnnCoulter | 2,109,932 | Author | politics, conservative, author |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
58,124
Followers With Bio
41,876
Followers Without Bio
58.12%
% With Bio
41.88%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,243 analyzed188,200
Combined Engagement
72,766
Total Likes
115,434
Total Retweets
37,640
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @bykenarmstrong: Three police officers went to an *elementary* school in Tennessee & arrested four Black girls. One girl fell to her k…
RT @US_FDA: You are not a horse. You are not a cow. Seriously, y'all. Stop it. https://t.co/TWb75xYEY4
The path for Republicans to win the Senate is getting... awfully thin, as Democrats post strong showings in mail ballots tonight in Arizona and Nevada.
Fetterman on track to win in Pennsylvania, with a greater than 95% chance to win, according to our estimates (this is not a projection)
With Catherine Cortez Masto consistently winning the mail ballots in Nevada by a two-to-one margin, Democrats might just be one large Washoe County mail ballot drop away from holding the Senate
Key Insights & Takeaways
Nate Cohn often provides detailed analysis on election outcomes and polling data. He highlights key races and trends, such as Senate races and mail ballot results. His tweets frequently include probabilistic forecasts and demographic insights.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 474,012
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @Nate_Cohn reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 474,012 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 340.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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