Kansas, Tennessee and USC lead another debate over polls voted on by people versus data-based rankings
College basketball is back, and so is “CBB With Danny Z.” I’m genuinely excited for the season, though I know plenty of people don’t start paying attention until February—or March. Last season, we compared the preseason AP Top 25 with KenPom’s ratings, then revisited the differences in December, January and March to see how they […]
Early exit polls reveal deeply dissatisfied voters, but Democrats are unpopular too.
Early exit polls released on Election Day pointed to a frustrated electorate, with voters expressing little enthusiasm for Democrats and broad concern about the economy and the country’s direction. CNN’s polling found that 39% of voters named the economy as their top concern. Democracy came next at 32%, followed by immigration at 14%. Health care, […]
The economy is at stake in the election. Three charts show what voters face as they head to the polls.
Voters who have already cast their ballots, along with those heading to the polls Tuesday, are considering an economy marked by higher everyday expenses, steep home prices and a strong stock market. Donald Trump campaigned in 2024 on promises of a stronger economy and a brighter financial future. Nearly two years into his second term, […]
Trump is playing it safe in South Carolina as polls indicate Lindsey Graham’s sister faces a close battle to retain her position.
Trump Visits South Carolina Ahead of Midterm Elections President Donald Trump is currently in South Carolina, just days before the midterm elections, as surveys indicate a challenging situation for Republicans in this usually solidly red state. On Thursday, Trump is set to hold a rally in Rock Hill, marking his second visit to South Carolina […]
Israeli Election Uncertainty: Exit Polls Indicate Netanyahu and Eisenkot in a Tie as Arab Parties Gain Momentum
Political Uncertainty Follows Israeli Election Israel’s parliamentary election wrapped up in a state of confusion Tuesday night. Initial exit polls indicated that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, managed to secure a governing majority, even as Arab parties saw a notable increase in support. The exit polls, released post the […]
Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Over Socialist Lula in Many Polls Just Hours Before Runoff
Polls Show Bolsonaro Leading Ahead of Brazil’s Runoff Election Recent polling in Brazil suggests that conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is leading incumbent socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as the nation prepares for the runoff election on October 25. On Sunday, over 158 million Brazilian voters will decide between Bolsonaro and Lula for the […]
“BE WARY OF THE POLLS”: Disappointed Democratic candidate reacts strongly after yet another pollster is exposed as completely dishonest
Pollsters Exposed for Fabricating Data Polling companies sometimes miss their targets, but it appears that certain ones aren’t even trying to be accurate. Not long after a polling organization that gave Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) an undue boost was revealed as a fraud—or a “short-term social experiment” as they referred to it—another polling […]
Sunny Hostin believes Texas will become a Democratic state as polls indicate Talarico is ahead of Paxton.
During a discussion on Thursday’s episode of “The View,” co-host Sunny Hostin expressed her belief that Texas might shift to blue in the upcoming election, marking a significant change after nearly 30 years. This prediction surfaced as the panel analyzed the competitive race between Democratic candidate James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton for the U.S. […]
“Fool me once”: CNN analyst delivers disappointing news to Democrats trusting recent polls
Recent surveys typically suggest that congressional Democrats are likely to succeed in the upcoming midterm elections. Yet, CNN’s head data analyst Harry Enten isn’t so sure — particularly when considering the history of poll accuracy. “We’ve had some pretty favorable Democratic results coming out of places like Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa,” Enten mentioned during a […]
GOP Strategists Warn of Trouble as Polls Show Bad News for Lindsey Graham’s Sister
Republican strategists in South Carolina are expressing concern following a recent poll from a GOP-aligned firm that presents an unfavorable outlook for the political future of the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham. The Trafalgar Group conducted the survey between September 23 and 25, revealing that Darline Graham holds only a slight edge over […]