US Politics Election Extra: Biased/Poor Pollsters, Early Vote Numbers in Pennsylvania
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"The presumption...was that every firm, their primary incentive is to be as correct as possible so they can make more money and get more clients. So we shouldn't assume anything about their motivations other than that they want to like have the most accurate numbers possible... I don't think that's what things look like now."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:36⏩
Jonathan introduces the topic of the US Election, focusing on the potential impact of polls and early voter trends, specifically in Pennsylvania. He highlights the importance of Pennsylvania in the election, emphasizing that many believe "whoever wins Pennsylvania wins the election."
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Poll reliability and bias
🎦 00:36-04:25⏩
- Jonathan argues that polls can influence public opinion but cautions against blindly trusting them.
- He criticizes pollsters like Rasmussen for potential bias, citing their low rating on 538 for accuracy and transparency and their alleged connections to the Trump campaign.
- Jonathan suggests that some pollsters prioritize pushing a narrative over accuracy, particularly those favoured by right-wing media outlets.
Pollster motivations and accuracy
🎦 04:25-18:01⏩
- Jonathan discusses pollster motivations with reference to an interview on the Majority Report podcast featuring poll analyst Josh.
- He shares Josh's view that assuming all pollsters prioritize accuracy is outdated, arguing that the financial incentives have shifted.
- Jonathan points out that the most reputable pollsters are often academic institutions or large survey companies (like YouGov) as they are less driven by profit and more by reputation and data integrity.
- He contrasts this with smaller, partisan outfits, including some run by teenagers, that lack transparency and may have questionable funding sources.
- Jonathan gives examples of unreliable pollsters like Patriot Polling (run by teenagers) and SoCal, which are often included in polling averages despite their lack of credibility.
- He recommends Dave Trotter's Voting Trend channel for further analysis of polling data and methodology.
Early Voting Data in Pennsylvania
🎦 18:01-29:15⏩
- Jonathan shifts focus to early voting data, particularly in Pennsylvania, suggesting it might be a more reliable indicator than polls.
- He references analysis by Dave Trotter and Christopher Boozy, both of whom suggest that Democrats are significantly outpacing Republicans in early voting.
- Jonathan breaks down the early voting data by county, highlighting areas where Democrats are showing a strong advantage.
- He cautions that while this data suggests higher enthusiasm among Democrat voters, it's not a guarantee of the election outcome.
Early Voting vs. Polling Averages
🎦 29:15-36:54⏩
- Jonathan compares early voting trends with polling averages, noting that while polls show a tight race in Pennsylvania, the early voting data suggests a potential advantage for Democrats.
- He revisits the issue of unreliable polls, calling out those showing Trump ahead in Pennsylvania and questioning their inclusion in polling averages.
- Jonathan expresses a desire for a polling aggregator that excludes unreliable pollsters to provide a more accurate picture of the race.
Wrap Up
🎦 36:54-37:01⏩
- Jonathan concludes his "stream of consciousness" analysis, encouraging viewers to share their thoughts and opinions on the discussed topics.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
Who is Christopher Boozy? Is there a link to his analysis?
It would be helpful to have links to the specific Dave Trotter videos and the Majority Report episode mentioned.
What is "Target Smart's race modeling data"?
Can you clarify what is meant by "crosstabs" in the context of poll analysis?
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
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