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RidinWithHarris

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

Wed Oct 9, 2024, 05:02 PM

Oct 2024

...why would you assume a polls that shows us a few points behind is effective propaganda that someone like Putin would bother with?

And what leverage do you imagine Putin has over Quinnipiac University, which isn't paid to do the polling it does?

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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