Democratic voters welcome outliers, from socialists to those supporting assassination.
Election Results Reflect Democratic Preferences in New Jersey and Virginia Tuesday night’s elections revealed that voters in New Jersey and Virginia leaned toward Democratic candidates, aligning with expectations from both polls and political insiders. The notable victories belonged to two candidates, women with well-crafted resumes typical of party norms, who nevertheless embrace progressive social policies. […]
Surprises, outliers, oddities: What to anticipate in the campaign’s closing days
A lot can change in the final stages of the US presidential election. For example, in 2016, Donald Trump gained enough support late in the campaign from undecided voters in battleground states to propel him to the presidency. Another example is the pre-election disclosure A drunk driving arrest a few years earlier in 2000 may […]
NFL power rankings for Week 4: Parity leaving unexpected outliers
The zero is quickly disappearing from the NFL standings. After the first three weeks of the regular season, five teams remain undefeated and only three remain winless. Both clubs have their expected and unexpected members. Chiefs and Bills undefeated? Yawn. The Vikings, Seahawks and Steelers are undefeated? Well, that sounds more interesting. No wins for […]