Something about that poll should make people question
by wearendhockey (2024-03-02 19:02:26)
Edited on 2024-03-02 19:04:09

In reply to: Latest NYT poll  posted by ndsapper

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its validity. 38% of the respondents described themselves as "somewhat conservative" or "very conservative." Only 25% described themselves as either "somewhat liberal" or "very liberal." Seeing that I am surprised Biden comes off as good as he does. Additionally, 34% claim to lean towards the Democratic party, whereas 46% claim to lean towards the Republican party. Again, why would a poll that almost half of the respondents claim to lean towards Trump's party while only a third lean towards Biden's be anything BUT favorable to Trump?

A Gallup poll from January of this year showed an equal number of Americans identify as Democrats as Republicans, around 27%. Which means a nationwide poll should strive to question a similar number of people identify with either party to more accurately convey the sentiment of Americans.

I think the New York Times is far, far more interested in there being a horse race for the presidency than in bringing anyone accurate news.

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