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In reply to the discussion: Shifting Polls [View all]ColinC
(11,098 posts)57. Oh right 100%
In fact I didnt realize how off they were in 2022 until I looked at it recently. Repugs wouldnt have even gotten close to taking back the house if not for disproportionally gerrymandered districts.
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That is effectively what will determine the election. The popular vote is meaningless.
JohnSJ
Oct 2024
#11
Not being in a swing state, I haven't seen many of them. But, those I've heard are evil.
PeaceWave
Oct 2024
#27
I disagree...polling errors will favor Republicans, just like in 2022 and recent special elections.
tableturner
Oct 2024
#45
In fact here is what would happen if the 2022 average senate polling error was transferred into swing states for Prez
ColinC
Oct 2024
#49
The Quinnipiac and Emerson polls have far less impact on averages than the dozens of other shitty polls
Fiendish Thingy
Oct 2024
#42
I am leery of methods, biases and sample sizes in polls. The only poll that counts is in November.
dameatball
Oct 2024
#23
These are deliberate winger polls meant to sow mistrust. Setup for the challenges to come.
lindysalsagal
Oct 2024
#32