Probably the biggest question in American politics right now is whether, and how much, the polls may tighten as we get closer to voting day on November 3rd. According to the LeanTossup models, the GOP are substantial underdogs in all three of the Presidency, Senate, and House, but that is based on where the polls are now. If the polls tighten, the Model odds will do the same. … [Read more...] about What International Elections Tell Us About A Poll Tightening In The US This Fall
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Swing State Polling Shows Trump Is Losing Badly
A series of six polls released on Thursday show Joe Biden ahead in every state, with swings to him from Hillary Clinton's 2016 performance ranging from 3% in Florida to 11% in Wisconsin. And, fundamentally, the election is over if this happens. How likely it is to happen is an entirely separate and distinct question which is up for debate, but nobody should be in any doubt … [Read more...] about Swing State Polling Shows Trump Is Losing Badly
Net Favorabilty Changes in Presidential Election Cycles
I saw a conversation back and forth earlier this morning on the negative favorability ratings for nearly every Democratic nominee. A tweet by CNN contributor Harry Enten caught my eye: YouGov's latest poll: Dems lead the generic prez ballot by 49% to 40% over Trump, but none of the candidates (save Biden) have a positive net favorable score. (Schultz has by far the worst.) … [Read more...] about Net Favorabilty Changes in Presidential Election Cycles