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State polls tightening? The cockeyed optimist’s explanation
Yes, the state polls are tightening. Here’s my theory why: When the pollsters call, the voters who are picking up the phone are Republicans. Because the Democratic voters are out — at the polls, voting.
Posted in 2020 presidential campaign, Politics, voting rights
Tagged polling, state polls
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I’m back on the polling treadmill and I can’t get off
Yeah, that’s a confession. Indeed, I’m so captivated by polls, a whole chapter in my book, How I Learned The Facts of Life, is devoted to them: 10 Polls are not facts. They’re not opinions, either. During political campaigns, I … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 presidential campaign, How I Learned The Facts of Life, Politics, The Facts of Life
Tagged " "House of Cards, "To Play the King, 538.com, DailyKos Elections, Debbie Stabenow, Delphi Analytica, Gary Peters, Harry Enten, John James, Kid Rock, Marjorie Connelly, Michigan Senate race, Nate Silver, polling, polls, presidential polls, push polls, Robert James Ritchie
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Are Trump’s poll numbers up? Are you terrified?
I was having an intense conversation with a friend yesterday, in which she expressed fear that Trump’s approval ratings are going up. I tried to reassure her. “You can’t trust polls,” I said. I forgot to tell her the lesson … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, Trumpism, voting rights
Tagged " "House of Cards, "To Play the King, Francis Urquhart, Ian Richardson, political polling, polling, Sarah Harding, Trump polls, Trump's base
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