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How correct were the Ohio GOP primary polls?

Not spot on. As I noted, the GOP Ohio senate primary should be a test of how accurate pollsters have become in their efforts to tap into voters’ minds and intentions. Here’s what they said before the voting: Emerson (April … Continue reading

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The best analysis of damage done by Citizens United

Today in the Times, Thomas Edsall lays out — I wish he could literally, lay it out on the ground and drive a stake through its heart — Citizens United, which many experts consider the worst Supreme Court decision ever. … Continue reading

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Oh and speaking about dark money?

This from ProPublica: “The Hidden Money Funding the Midterms: Strategies that let super PACs delay revealing their donors until after the election are gaining popularity among both Democrats and Republicans.” Just what I wasn’t looking for.    

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