Despite a pre-election poll by Ann Selzer predicting a three-point lead for Harris, Trump won Iowa by a significant 13-point margin, representing a 16-point polling error. This unexpectedly large discrepancy calls into question the accuracy of Selzer’s methodology, previously considered a benchmark in polling. The poll’s overrepresentation of Democrats and college-educated voters is suspected as a contributing factor to the inaccuracy. Allegations of election fraud have been made in response to the polling error.
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MSNBC’s decision not to air Trump’s Iowa victory speech live has ignited a right-wing firestorm, with critics accusing the network of censorship and bias. As someone who closely follows political news, I can understand the frustration from both sides of the aisle. However, I believe that MSNBC made the right call, considering the circumstances surrounding the former president’s speeches.
Firstly, the argument that victory speeches are unimportant holds some validity. In most cases, these speeches consist of thanking supporters, volunteers, and reiterating the candidate’s platform. There is rarely any groundbreaking information revealed during these speeches. However, it is worth noting that Donald Trump, as a former president and a 90+ counts-indicted individual, has had more airtime than any other candidate could ever imagine.… Continue reading
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