Donald Trump appears close to invincible in the early Republican primaries and caucuses, but his strength among general election voters remains unclear.
  • GiddyGap@lemm.eeOP
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    8 months ago

    Dude, we’ve all been watching. And everyone knows that it’s going to be close. It always is. Doesn’t take a rocket scientist to predict that. It’s also way too early to conclude anything from polling.

    • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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      8 months ago

      The whole point is following the trend line. If the trend continues, it’s important to have been following it as soon as possible.

      • GiddyGap@lemm.eeOP
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        8 months ago

        You can find any trend you want in statistics. The only trend that matters is on election day.

        • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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          8 months ago

          And by the time you can report on that, it’s far too late to do anything about it.

          Which is why you follow the trend line now.