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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Thom Hartmann said something important about the polling methodology today... [View all]99th_Monkey
(19,326 posts)35. I could do write-in, but will choose not to.
I don't vote for 'spoilers', which is why I'm supporting Bernie in Primary.
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Thom Hartmann said something important about the polling methodology today... [View all]
AZ Progressive
Nov 2015
OP
You are citing turnout in the General Election, not the primaries and caucuses. eom
MohRokTah
Nov 2015
#19
Well it just so happens that young voter turnout increased in the primaries as well...
Bjorn Against
Nov 2015
#23
I didn't say that polls don't change. I said that not trusting polls is not realistic. (NT)
PBass
Nov 2015
#16
I wouldn't trust ONE poll, but when all the polls seem to be saying the same thing,
PBass
Nov 2015
#21
Would someone please inform Mr. Hartmann that different pollsters use different screens.
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2015
#5
I'm glad you are amused about it. This is why Bernie will definitely be a far-stronger GR nominee
99th_Monkey
Nov 2015
#27
"... his authenticity factor and rare integrity. It resonates with their humanity."
yallerdawg
Nov 2015
#31
Yes, some DO fall for Trump or Carson hate-based idiocy, but that's NOT who I'm talking about
99th_Monkey
Nov 2015
#33
Mook said that last summer I knew. His view of polls now is considerably different I'm sure.
appalachiablue
Nov 2015
#43
Absolutely. That is a huge issue with millennials understandably. A candidate who
appalachiablue
Nov 2015
#44