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gab13by13

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8. Here is the deal breaker with me about polls

Reply to waterwatcher123 (Reply #6)

Thu Jul 25, 2024, 09:12 AM

Jul 2024

If they were wrong approximately 50% overestimating the Democratic candidate then I might have more faith in them. It seems odd to me that the polls mainly overestimate in favor of the Republican. I don't have any data to back that up, just what it seems like to me.

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Trump and Harris is virtual tie in Michigan (Poll) [View all] Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 OP

Lets hope the polls--including Michigan show a steady increase for Harris next 100 days!! riversedge Jul 2024 #1

Emerson Poll Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 #2

To me that means Kamala is ahead in Michigan, gab13by13 Jul 2024 #3

Agree Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 #4

Do you think he's been paying Emerson? Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #5

I saw the headline on my home page just now, gab13by13 Jul 2024 #7

My rule of thumb: Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #10

Would not put much stock in polls when they are wrong consistently. waterwatcher123 Jul 2024 #6

Here is the deal breaker with me about polls gab13by13 Jul 2024 #8

Wish I could locate the PEW Trust article about how how many people who participate in polls are not eligible voters waterwatcher123 Jul 2024 #11

Ignore the numbers.... getagrip_already Jul 2024 #9