Look at the Trends, Not the Toplines

If you want to drive yourself insane for the next 40+ days, tether yourself to the latest prediction models for the outcome of the presidential election. This isn’t a swipe against those who build and promote election models. Instead, it’s a plea to stop cherry-picking, un-skewing, or attaching your hopes, dreams and fears to one poll or a poll model on any given day.Instead, look at the trendline to help keep you sane and to give you a more realistic understanding of where the race stands.

Sep 19, 2024 - 23:30
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Look at the Trends, Not the Toplines
If you want to drive yourself insane for the next 40+ days, tether yourself to the latest prediction models for the outcome of the presidential election. This isn’t a swipe against those who build and promote election models. Instead, it’s a plea to stop cherry-picking, un-skewing, or attaching your hopes, dreams and fears to one poll or a poll model on any given day.Instead, look at the trendline to help keep you sane and to give you a more realistic understanding of where the race stands.

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