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Elessar Zappa

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10. The polls didn't underestimate Trump in 2020.

Reply to democrattotheend (Reply #5)

Thu Jul 11, 2024, 04:33 PM

Jul 2024

They underestimated Biden’s support. And they predicted a red wave which didn’t happen. Oh and they didn’t predict the overwhelming blue wave of 2018. So I’m not worried about the polls.

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Morning Joe has become one of Biden's most supportive anchor. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #1

Let's hope the polls don't tank. Goodheart Jul 2024 #2

See also The Last Word w Lawrence O'Donnell. emulatorloo Jul 2024 #3

Oh yes. Lawrence. ❣️ LakeArenal Jul 2024 #6

My beef is that one moment the news reports that both candidates are TIED in the polls. allegorical oracle Jul 2024 #4

Tied in the national polls isn't good enough democrattotheend Jul 2024 #5

The polls didn't underestimate Trump in 2020. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #10

Yes they did democrattotheend Jul 2024 #13

Thank you for posting this LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #7

What did Matthews mean about Obama "never inviting him upstairs"? democrattotheend Jul 2024 #8

I'd say it was a mistake, considering Trump got elected. LisaL Jul 2024 #11

The Obamas never invited the Bidens to the private residence in the White House ... ARandomPerson Jul 2024 #12

Irony alert. Iggo Jul 2024 #9