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Huge loss for the paper after too many others. Look forward to following you wherever you land next

Good luck to you. I’ve always enjoyed your work and will continue to follow you. Sad to see what’s happening at the Post, but you all deserve better.

Oh no. That sucks!

Good luck, you’re a voice of reason and sanity (and data-based) in these bad times, and I assume the Post is pushing you out for precisely those reasons

Hate seeing this, but I understand. Best to you down the road.

Thank you for all you have written. It’s time to leave the Washington Post as it embarrasses itself and gives up all credibility. I am sure you will land somewhere better! A hui hou as we say in Hawai’i.

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Your Saturday newsletters have long been one of the highlights of my weekends. Enjoy your time off, I'll stay tuned for news onwhat you do next.

Please bother me in the future ;-)

💯

This is Bezos/WaPo m “obeying in advance.” A once-proud, pro-democracy newspaper that served America now throws itself on the ash-heap of history thanks to its craven owner who worships only money & status.

One less reason to subscribe to the Washington Post.

Trump, himself an institution, is experiencing collapsing trust. It's a good thing.

I don't know what you mean by the "section."

You joined one thing. It became something else. I mourn what it once was. I’m excited to see what institution you join next. There are a lot of great places vying to fill the void vacated by the Post and others.

It is amazing that you lasted this long. Good luck, and I hope to be reading you again soon, somewhere.

Wishing you well. Thank you.

I was wondering what was up with you last night watching you on Stephanie Rule’s show

You'll o great on you own!

You were my favorite part of the Post and the columnist I missed the most when I canceled my subscription last summer. I knew they would try to get rid of you in the current environment. I think you should get snapped up quickly with your great talent and wit. Good luck.

You were the last reason to maintain a subscription to WaPo. The conversion to a Murdoch-type rag is now complete. Thanks for all your great work!

You have an excellent surname with which to launch solo projects—podcasts, newsletters, dj gigs, cocaine distribution.

It is The Post's loss, and any outlet will be immensely lucky to have you.

Their loss

I have learned much from you from charts to political analysis and all with an acute sense of humor. Looking forward to whatever comes next. I’ll be there.

Glad you got out. Best of luck and keep kicking some butt when you land.

I have been for some time noticing a divergence between the quality of your writing (good!) and that of the post in general (not!) and was wondering how long they’d put up with actual analysis. Their loss, hopefully what’s next for you is great.

Oh wow. Congratulations and good luck! I hope you got a big bag of money

It’s the Post’s loss. Good luck. You’ll be back and better than ever.

Really sorry to see you leave. Have enjoyed many many of your columns over the years.

Excellent final column (for now), Philip! I’d only add that Trump is indeed an authoritarian, but at a deeper level he’s a sociopath for whom authoritarianism is a natural landing point.

Thank you for reminding me yet again why I canceled my subscription to the Washington Post. You were one of my favorites. Good luck in the future!

Thank you for your honesty, vision, clear writing, and outstanding graphical explanations. I congratulate you on getting out from a paper that increasingly doesn't care about any of that.

He's WAY behind unless he's already chosen and prepared his presence on a credible platform. Judging by word flow of his notice, we might expect him to send resumes and wait for interviews rather than diving into the independent journalism world that others are building - if he wants independence.

Ditto, I just hope there is not a muzzle clause in the buyout contract.

That sucks, but the writing was on the wall. Looking forward to whatever is next for you.

That’s too bad. Just further proof for me that when billionaires take over anything, they ruin it. I don’t know why show them so much deference. 🤷🏼‍♀️

I always enjoyed your columns. Best of luck and I look forward to reading you again wherever you land.

Oh no! Just yesterday I told a friend that you were one of the chief reasons -- despite all of Bezos's depredations -- that I still subscribe to the Post. I hope you find a worthy new platform soon.

Apolgies if you covered this (paywall) but I hope you covered how the Republican party and right-wing media have been undermining the institutions for decades before Trump. Trump is only the symptom. The Republican party is the disease.

Congratulations on a new chapter! I hadn't stopped reading the Post despite everything, but I guess it's time.

Goddamnit.

Good luck. You were one of the few journalists I trusted. Sorry your voice is lost.

Feels apropos that was your last column.

I've been a fan of your work for a long time now at WaPo. The paper will be lesser with your departure. Best of luck to you and yours.

Godspeed, sir!

Oh wow, I will miss reading your columns but congrats and thanks for all of the hard work.

Tried to read your article, but WaPo had a paywall up.

We do not want a king, Trump!

Mazel Tov? What a huge loss for WaPo.

Whoa. That's a huge loss for them. Enjoy your time off -- I look forward to whatever you do next.

Once upon a time, there was a great newspaper. Now it's all down to the boss to define what are personal liberties and free markets. Thanks for your great columns. When I left my last newsroom, ten years ago, I could not imagine how great life outside could be. Looking forward to yours.

Wish you all good things & hope to see your work soon

My vote is to go blue. The Atlantic.

You will be missed temporarily, but I trust you will land in a better place.

Will miss your insights and hope you recharge and resurface!

You will be seriously missed - thank you for your courage

I missed your data visualization column most of all when I dropped my WP subscription, and was so glad to find you here on bluesky. We’ll keep seeing you on the radio, I hope!

Had the same thought. bump was basically it

I will miss your Post columns Phillip but hope to hear your thoughts from a different venue.

Buyout vs. payoff-say it ain’t so. Jennifer Rubin, Ann Tenales, etc. Since I cancelled WaPo a few months back, I asked the subscription dept (who refused my refund request) to extend my apologies to you and a few others for my cancellation. Land soon.

Lol this is unreal

Done and done. Looking forward to whatever is next.

so you "didn't fit in with the Post's vision"? Happy trails wherever you go.

your work, both on the analysis and opinion side, has always stood out as being unusually forthright, clear-headed, and accessible. a tremendous loss for the Post, but I'll be happy to see what's next

Sorry to read that you’re leaving, but certainly understand given the ownership and direction.

💔

Bezos will likely replace you with a "normal" one like Charlie Kirk or Benny Johnson

Big loss for the post... I will still be watching you on the 11th hour! You are one of my favs - no holding back.

Is this supposed to be bleeding irony, or...

Damn, dude! Your energy and intellect will carry you forward.

Best wishes for your future endavours! One wonders if that buyout is a result of your work!?

Dang…running out of reasons to read a paper that has been part of my life for 60+ years. Good luck to you!

Your voice will be missed at @washingtonpost.com but it seems clear that management there is no longer interested in explaining the truth to its readers.

Good to know, because I was 🤏THIS close to resubscribing at a wild promotional rate because I wanted to see your columns

It's been obvious for a while that you and WaPo aren't a good match. WaPo has obviously lost all credibility as a news source, and it just as obvious you're actually interested in informing the public. Good luck in your future endeavors! I look forward to reading you wherever you resurface!

Holy wow. Please enjoy your time off, you’ve earned it.

Smart move sir! Looking forward to where you land next. Best of luck!

Thank you for everything that you have written. Your voice has been valuable, and valued by me. I canceled my WaPo subscription this week.

Godspeed my good man!

You're too good for that crap rag. Best of luck.

The Post won't be the same without you.

Another outstanding, independent minded, honest journalist forced out of The Post. Thank you for your service and best of luck in your next endeavor.🙏🏽

Gosh. Just saw that this has happened. I am sure that there is a story to tell here. After the Post's 2024 non-endorsement you were given a different role, and I am sure many promises regarding freedom of expression. I guess freedom is not in fashion at the Post any more. Good luck Mr Bump.

You fought the good fight.

Good grief, Philip, you were the only reason I still subscribed. Still USED to subscribe.

Can't wait to find out what's next for you!

May there always be a place for a columnist who accurately observes and informs on what is going on. Looking forward to your next outlet.

Thanks Phil for many years of honest reporting & insightful journalism. I’m sure what ever you decide to do next will be well thought out & productive. @washingtonpost.com is crazy to let you go. You’re smart taking buyout because the formerly great WAPO is a dying entity & you (we) deserve better!

Truly a sad day for journalism at the WaPo. Best of luck. Very interested to see where you land. Your thinking and writing is superb.

I hope to see your writing again, soon.

Wow, you're the only reason I have a subscription to the damn place.

Just another scoop out of my internal organs.

Sorry to see you leave the Post. Kind of. I bailed on the post when things went south. But looking for a new gig is rarely fun. Hope things work out for you and I’ll follow you here. Loved the charts!

tbh this time I would have been surprised if you didn't take the buyout. Thank you for all the work you put in. The loss of your reporting and analysis leaves a big gap - knowing they don't want it filled makes it even worse. Looking forward to supporting (and benefiting from) what you do next.

A significant final column. Wishing you all the best.

Here’s wishing you all the success in your next adventure. You’ve done great work. This is the Post’s loss.

Sure hope we continue to hear from you as I appreciate your work. WaPo is a shell so leaving seems like a wise choice.

what newsletter provider is that?

Wishing you the very best.

You are a good man. Best wishes to you.

We will miss your insights and opinions. You are making the right move.

Hopefully you will continue to post here I always looked forward to your insights they have helped me keep sane in this mad mad world. Good luck in your next endeavour

Just like Dan Froomkin, I will follow you to the ends of the earth. Or at least your next gig. Good luck and enjoy some time off!

Dear god, what is the Post to become? Simething akin to the NY Post I assume…..I wish you well and know you will continue to contribute important information that we need to know.

Damnit. Godspeed in your future endeavors.

Your columns were often the only thing worth reading in the Post lately. I can't wait to see what's next (after some well-deserved time off).

Another terrible decision by the Post.

Onwards and upwards! Will follow wherever you land.

Their huge loss, Sir. Keep us posted; we will want to hear from you, and we’re confident someone w/your skill will find a berth. ✊🏼

You and @crampell.bsky.social are literally the 2 reasons I kept my subscription…. Gladly taking my $ to wherever you end up

Oh no — what a loss! Looking forward to wherever you land! I need your reporting however I can get it!

Good luck, thank you, and we can’t wait to see what you do next. Fuck what the Post has become.

I’ll find you! Thank you forever for telling the truth 🌞

Sad to hear it, sad to see what's happening over there, hopeful for your next move. You've got one of the best-tuned BS detectors out there!

Ooof. Looking forward to whatever is next for you, but the future of the Post is really scary to me. I grew up reading it - it makes me sad.

Thank you for your tremendous work at WaPo, and good luck going forward 💪🏻

You and Jamelle Bouie at the NYT are my go-to sources for political news and analysis. I'm so sad you're leaving, but I'll follow your next move.

The post don't deserve your work

Cannot wait to see what you decide, you’ll add value wherever you land!

Thank you for the service you have provided to the public. I wish you all the best.

Their HUGE loss! Your column was on of the last things bringing me to WaPo.

This falls into the category of sad but not surprising news. Sad for the WaPo readers, sad that you are dealing with this, and not surprising because how could someone like you who prioritizes being honest with people stay there? I'm looking forward to hearing what's next for you!

Oh, shit. Your analysis is one of my favorite things. It's a lesser paper now.

Will follow you wherever you go. You have been one on my favorite columnists for a long time. Please keep us all posted. Be well.