Re:One pollster’s explanation for why the polls got it wrong
by AnimalMuppet on Tuesday November 10, 2020 @05:58PM
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OK, but when some random pollster calls me, what do I get out of it if the parties can allocate their resources more effectively? That's not anywhere on my list of concerns. It lets you campaign more effectively? Great, go bother someone else.
Re:One pollster’s explanation for why the polls got it wrong
by smnrchrds on Tuesday November 10, 2020 @07:46PM
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If political parties see, through polls, that their platform is not resonating with the populous, they will change their platform and policies. Decisions about future direction of the parties are not made in a vacuum. Polls are one of the feedback methods determining them.
Re:One pollster’s explanation for why the polls got it wrong
by chillacy on Wednesday November 11, 2020 @12:39PM
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Yea as someone who lives in a non swing state it occurred to me that being polled would probably give my options the more influence than my actual vote.
Re:One pollster’s explanation for why the polls got it wrong
by hundchenkatze on Tuesday November 10, 2020 @05:45PM
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> polls are the best tool to determine where to do what
Seems like that may not be the case anymore.
The laypeople, not much. But for politically active people, not to mention political parties, polls are the best tool to determine where to do what. If you are way ahead in one race but neck and neck in another, it makes sense for parties and activists to focus their efforts and donations to the competitive race. There is never enough resources to focus on every race equally and to the fullest extent. Decisions need to be made. Polls are the best tool to make informed decisions.