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32. No, there is not widespread agreement.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Oct 2024 OP

This is pure propaganda. onecaliberal Oct 2024 #1

Why would a college that does these polls as a free public service create propaganda? RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #59

A lot of college polls are actually a bit to the left. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #99

I was a Poli Sci DeepWinter Oct 2024 #132

Propaganda bdamomma Oct 2024 #66

Since Democratic campaigns quite often tell us they're behind themselves to solicit donations... RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #68

i bdamomma Oct 2024 #72

There's a difference between not having "faith" in polls... RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #75

Quinnipiac is not propaganda. That's not helpful. MontanaFarmer Oct 2024 #69

They're quite notorious for making some outrageous bad Emile Oct 2024 #131

Sure Jan. onecaliberal Oct 2024 #153

So if it's good news it's from the mouth of God, elocs Oct 2024 #103

Then why do they have her up in PA? Polybius Oct 2024 #134

She might be benefitting from McCormick headwinds Amishman Oct 2024 #156

What's going on is it's Quinnipiac. Klarkashton Oct 2024 #2

Exactly Rebl2 Oct 2024 #84

Ignore the Polls!!!!! imanamerican63 Oct 2024 #3

I always vote, but ignoring the polls and burying your head in the sand is stupid krawhitham Oct 2024 #14

No, I don't believe so! imanamerican63 Oct 2024 #17

If they are rigged how come we don't hear from whistleblowers? former9thward Oct 2024 #30

What Would They Blow The Whistle On? ProfessorGAC Oct 2024 #73

If they were doing those things then the polls would be dramatically wrong. former9thward Oct 2024 #81

We Disagree ProfessorGAC Oct 2024 #90

Of course they adjust sampling strata. former9thward Oct 2024 #95

Try Harder ProfessorGAC Oct 2024 #98

You miss the point you will never adjust samples without creating bias. Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #169

Which polling company do you own? former9thward Oct 2024 #175

"assertations"? dpibel Oct 2024 #127

When have I ever said that? former9thward Oct 2024 #149

That is not true. Nate Silver lost his job due to poor performance. Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #161

Lichtman is never wrong except when he is. former9thward Oct 2024 #163

Gore did win. Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #168

My history books say he didn't former9thward Oct 2024 #174

Perfect explanation...Thanks and rec. Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #160

We did Figarosmom Oct 2024 #126

The accusation of leaning right is thrown at every pollster. former9thward Oct 2024 #148

IIRC Zeitghost Oct 2024 #167

What's in it for a college that does polling for free (no one is paying them) to rig polls? RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #61

Note your use of the word "polls" plural! VMA131Marine Oct 2024 #56

DoNt BUrrY yOur HEAD IN THE SAND!!!! kcr Oct 2024 #104

Dude! VMA131Marine Oct 2024 #115

I'd second this Metaphorical Oct 2024 #177

VP Harris said that herself and Cha Oct 2024 #109

Polls done montanacowboy Oct 2024 #4

Pollsters do not conduct polls via landline only. orange jar Oct 2024 #6

They do a lot of cell phones and internet. You can see exactly how most polls are conducted kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #102

how about I had two poll calls where Roe was not even an issue in the poll? Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #172

This Is Nonsense RobinA Oct 2024 #16

How do you know? dpibel Oct 2024 #128

Quinnipiac says it identifies itself and says it will call back - makes 5 attempts womanofthehills Oct 2024 #150

OK, Let Me RobinA Oct 2024 #157

not credible RJ_MacReady Oct 2024 #5

A 9 point swing toward Trump in MI from 3 weeks ago? Blaukraut Oct 2024 #7

Maybe that was during her bounce and it has settled back down? :( Nt helpisontheway Oct 2024 #11

Settling down would be 1-2 points, not 9. n/t Blaukraut Oct 2024 #13

Are there really people out there Diraven Oct 2024 #33

It also has her losing with 18-34 year-olds, which is ridiculous obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #27

Yeah, no. Elessar Zappa Oct 2024 #35

from: Times of Israel womanofthehills Oct 2024 #125

Exactly Wiz Imp Oct 2024 #44

One of the elected (woman but can't remember her name) said helpisontheway Oct 2024 #8

Slotkin JustAnotherGen Oct 2024 #12

Baldwin also hinted at something similar. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Oct 2024 #122

That poll has Trump winning 18-34 year olds in Michigan Quiet Em Oct 2024 #9

Their recent National poll which showed an even race showed the same thing with young voters. Wiz Imp Oct 2024 #48

Yeah, something is clearly wrong. Quiet Em Oct 2024 #50

Michigan has the largest number of Muslim voters womanofthehills Oct 2024 #151

Yes, I'm aware of that issue Quiet Em Oct 2024 #152

Some endorsed Harris Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #162

Don't you know the only polls that are credible are the ones that show Harris winning? Self Esteem Oct 2024 #10

lol obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #20

Except there is widespread agreement the polls are meaningless this year arlyellowdog Oct 2024 #21

There isn't wide-spread agreement. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #23

NPR's program, Fresh Air, with host Terri Gross, wnylib Oct 2024 #106

There could be a few decent polls out there. We won't know until Election Day. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #26

Yes there is from the IT people who work the pills arlyellowdog Oct 2024 #54

No, there is not widespread agreement. former9thward Oct 2024 #32

Polls and State of the Race Florida Dem Oct 2024 #76

Good post Poiuyt Oct 2024 #87

Codswallop Botany Oct 2024 #15

lol RCP obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #19

It is not RCP. former9thward Oct 2024 #34

The OP lists RCP, and RCP absolutely herds poll sorting obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #38

Ok, you don't like the results. former9thward Oct 2024 #41

I didn't say that, but the metholodology is not great with this one, and I listed why with facts obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #42

No one has ever complained about the Q poll when it is posted here former9thward Oct 2024 #45

We need to see more than one poll videohead5 Oct 2024 #22

For one, B.See Oct 2024 #24

This is how everyone should take all polls. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #28

Absolutely. B.See Oct 2024 #31

True, GOTV is Key Aepps22 Oct 2024 #78

Quinnipiac is an extreme right wing poll. Nevertheless, I don't like that..... kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #25

I don't know if I'd ever considered Quinnipiac extremely right-wing. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #39

No its not "extreme RW" Fiendish Thingy Oct 2024 #51

Oh yeah, I always get that poll mixed up with Quantus. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #74

Massive turnout is how we win this rogerballard Oct 2024 #29

It has some red flags this time, for some of these reasons obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #36

thank you for your concern Coexist Oct 2024 #37

But Ahead in Pa. Rumaging Oct 2024 #40

Phew! A later poll has Harris up by +3 in Mich. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #43

Yes, and in WI. But they weren't included in the poll obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #52

Here's what you do qazplm135 Oct 2024 #46

That's a great way to get a very skewed, biased, and inaccurate average of polls Fiendish Thingy Oct 2024 #49

No it's a way qazplm135 Oct 2024 #88

Don't forget, however, the more polls you average together the narrower the margin of error becomes RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #71

If folks need to be encouraged qazplm135 Oct 2024 #91

Everyone is, of course, entitled to their own emotional reaction. They aren't entitled to their own facts. RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #111

Pretty sure qazplm135 Oct 2024 #118

I wasn't accusing you of saying that RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #123

No way is this race "tight." Trump is far less popular now than in 2020 and 2016. n/t valleyrogue Oct 2024 #112

Your "I just know it!" is better than polling? RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #114

What evidence qazplm135 Oct 2024 #119

First of all, why are you looking at RCP? Fiendish Thingy Oct 2024 #47

Yup, and the poll was not weighted by Party and was randomly dialed obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #53

This is silly videohead5 Oct 2024 #63

Agreed obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #65

Unbelievable. awesomerwb1 Oct 2024 #55

Bad things about Democrats. Kingofalldems Oct 2024 #57

I think it's funny people believe this industry is not baloney arlyellowdog Oct 2024 #58

Quinnipiac isn't paid by any one. As an academic institution, it provides polling as a free public service. RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #62

But they sampled more R's videohead5 Oct 2024 #64

First of all, a sampling difference like that can be adjusted for RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #67

Except they didn't, you are ignoring posts stating they did not adjust for Party obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #82

I looked at the page talking about their methodology... RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #86

lol wrong obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #94

Fine, link to where you found this info please n/t RidinWithHarris Oct 2024 #110

No obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #121

Right. Quinniapac is a college in Connecticut Jersey Devil Oct 2024 #70

Another one? MorbidButterflyTat Oct 2024 #60

Best not to react too much to any individual poll. BlueCheeseAgain Oct 2024 #77

Harris +3 on another later poll & in other one. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #79

There is a problem with any poll for this election. LiberalFighter Oct 2024 #80

I think the negative ads are working. voris820 Oct 2024 #83

your concern is noted obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #92

Post removed Post removed Oct 2024 #100

Well then, it's a good thing mercuryblues Oct 2024 #107

Is this a real Quinnipiac poll? Who the heck is Real Clear Polling? lees1975 Oct 2024 #85

I am not sure about their sampling. Here are the statistics for Michigan sampling JohnSJ Oct 2024 #89

Correct! With no weighting by Party, and RFK is not in the mix obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #96

Never having heard of "Real Clear POlitics" and noting the hit and run nature of the thread, I searched DFW Oct 2024 #93

You are correct obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #97

RCP has been around since the advent of blogs. It has always been right-leaning. n/t valleyrogue Oct 2024 #113

That's for Real Clear Politics, an aggregate poll. lees1975 Oct 2024 #116

However biased Real Clear Politics editorial content may, or may not be, it doesn't conduct the polls. LudwigPastorius Oct 2024 #120

Not anymore. they are supported by the right Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #165

In the block quote the company PCIntern Oct 2024 #101

Instead of freaking out about polls, gay texan Oct 2024 #105

I can absolutely guarantee that there hasn't been a NINE point shift to Trump in three weeks. Bleacher Creature Oct 2024 #108

No way in hell GenZ is voting for this guy vercetti2021 Oct 2024 #117

You always have to factor margin in error when it comes to these Polls. Jspur Oct 2024 #124

Harris campaign has been making mistakes kansasobama Oct 2024 #129

wrong RJ_MacReady Oct 2024 #130

This is wrong. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #133

I liked both your takes kansasobama Oct 2024 #135

I knew you would post this, too obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #137

Love how Certain Posters Made Alt Accounts to Keep Posting Aepps22 Oct 2024 #139

I'm on the west coast, my friend. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #140

So am I, and I had some last night obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #142

Well cool. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #145

Mmmmmmmmmm! MorbidButterflyTat Oct 2024 #141

It was! Fresh roma tomatos, chunks of moz, and basil obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #143

None of this is true obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #136

The Doom and Gloom twins lol vercetti2021 Oct 2024 #144

serious question obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #164

I don't think rallies do much at all Jersey Devil Oct 2024 #138

I would love to see some actual data SocialDemocrat61 Oct 2024 #147

Q polls can be very volatile mvd Oct 2024 #146

I think we're in trouble TheFarseer Oct 2024 #154

There is no factual basis for any of what you stated obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #158

The polls are the factual basis TheFarseer Oct 2024 #166

Nope, incorrect obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #170

Oh, I get it TheFarseer Oct 2024 #171

Polls are not facts; they are statistics. VMA131Marine Oct 2024 #178

reality says otherwise RJ_MacReady Oct 2024 #159

Nonsense...I am saving this for after the election...I think we will do very well. Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #173

I've been saying they needed to hit back on that Transgender Inmates Ad Thrill Oct 2024 #155

Every single day the SlobFather says or has something damaging to him printed - Russia covid supplies, Jan 6 crapola - NoMoreRepugs Oct 2024 #176

Scary indeed, but I have one question for you? Trueblue Texan Oct 2024 #179