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Let’s talk about polling

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Naomi

There’s an excellent essay in the February 2022 Harper’s that delves deeply and with exquisite humor into the history and subject of polling. “Sample Truths,” written by Harper’s editor, Christopher Beha, discusses political and opinion polling. This is important to … Continue reading →

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State polls tightening? The cockeyed optimist’s explanation

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Naomi

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.

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I’m back on the polling treadmill and I can’t get off

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Naomi

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 →

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