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In reply to the discussion: What's up with this highly rated poll that puts Trump in the lead nationally? Updated with links in OP. [View all]Torchlight
(4,119 posts)40. Some numbers are up, other numbers are down
That seems to be the conclusion of this one, singular poll.
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What's up with this highly rated poll that puts Trump in the lead nationally? Updated with links in OP. [View all]
Doodley
Monday
OP
RIGHT WING NUTS according to google "libertarian, free-market, and conservative groups around the world"[
HagathaCrispy
Monday
#23
Thank you for the information. Where can I find the connection between Atlas Network and AtlasIntel?
Doodley
Monday
#57
This poll was released a few days ago. Can you link to the "legacy" media stories "incessantly" pointing to it?
onenote
Monday
#8
Exactly, none of the media sources I watch/read have incessantly touted this poll.
Silent Type
Monday
#81
I posted the poll here as it was on X as I thought that would be easiest way to communicate it. Here is a link if you
Doodley
Monday
#12
Try deleting it. Other posters have shown it's a winger-manipulated and funded poll.
brush
Monday
#55
I would need to see evidence that it is R/W manipulated. I would love to see evidence that this poll is garbage so it
Doodley
Monday
#58
This poll is of likely voters. That changes the sample. I'm not going to say I know better than
Doodley
Monday
#84
I accept 538 is probably better than I am at rating polls. Where is the evidence the pollster is libertarian?
Doodley
Monday
#63
That was for Atlas Network. Where is the connection between Atlas Network and AtlasIntel? I never quoted Nate Silver!
Doodley
Monday
#83
No probs. Easy to mistake who posts what. My conclusion is that this poll is an outlier and probably BS. .
Doodley
Monday
#111
Silver is a corrupt hack, and shouldn't be quoted as evidence of anything
Fiendish Thingy
Monday
#27
I'm waiting for an answer. What is up with that poll? Where is an answer? Attacking X or Nate Silver, questioning if
Doodley
Monday
#29
Where did I claim Nate Silver likes it? Why are you attacking me? It is highly rated, nearly 3 out of 3 on 538.
Doodley
Monday
#45
In the absence of clear evidence of hostile intent, why worry about the motivation of the poster?
LAS14
Monday
#88
I see the beginnings of a vicious circle here. (Vicious cycle? I was never sure.) nt
LAS14
Monday
#98
Apart from anything else, as ever with polls, especially when comparing them for changes, LOOK AT THE MARGIN OF ERROR
Emrys
Monday
#31
Doesn't make any difference, Atlas is still a corporate owned, commercial marketing poll that leans
lees1975
Monday
#100
That means a lot, thank you! You describe exactly how I feel! I will remember your name!
Doodley
Monday
#68
Thank you. I appreciate that! I will remember your name too and watch out for you on the DU highway!
Doodley
Monday
#92
I lived most my life in the UK. To be credible, polsters must join the British Polling Council and abide by certain
Doodley
Monday
#67
Thank you for saying so. Yes, this poll looks wrong when you look at those scores on several issues.
Doodley
Monday
#65
I agree that the poll about the debate is well out and unlikely IMO. Makes me think this poll is garbage,
Doodley
Monday
#64
I'll agree that you can't completely disregard any individual poll no matter how outrageous their results
Wiz Imp
Monday
#70
I haven't seen evidence that this poll is Libertarian, or that Nate Silver has anything to do with it.
Doodley
Monday
#78
International, self-selecting demographics, online poll with no published methodology
obamanut2012
Monday
#104