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When polling is the story: The GOP debate
This week the GOP debate makes big news, especially the polling leading up to the debate.
WSJ: WSJ/NBC poll
Fox News article
Fox News Poll
Bloomberg: Trump Dominates in pre-debate poll
CBS Poll
And the Dems?
While not as big news as the GOP pre-debate polling, new polls confirm the primary narrows somewhat.
WSJ: Clinton loses ground with white women
WMUR: Granite State Poll
Top pollster takes Boy Scout oath
We talk to Lee Miringoff from Marist about their decision to not be part of the pre-debate polling.
Politico: Marist suspends polling
McClatchy: Marist suspends polling to avoid being part of debate
Miringoff: 10 reasons polls should not determine debate eligibility
Key Findings:
Polling is as much the story this week as the debate. But when pollsters find that troubling, then I think that’s a problem.
Even with all the polling, some story lines--like Trump’s bump, or Sanders vs. Clinton--end up being rorschach tests anyway.
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Lastly, Maura Duggan has been the best intern ever! Thanks Maura!
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