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Proud liberal 80

(4,167 posts)
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 07:35 PM Nov 2016

Florida polls

Up until yesterday, the MSM constantly brought up last Monday's Bloomberg florida poll that showed trump +2 although other Florida polls showed Clinton up. Why Now are they not talking about the (CNN & Quinipiac) Florida polls today that show Clinton up.

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doc03

(35,341 posts)
6. On Tweety a few minutes ago this pollster quoted a two or three polls that had Trump up a couple
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 07:45 PM
Nov 2016

points and one that had Hillary ahead one point but no mention of the 8 point poll. Do they tell these people not to mention any polls favorable to Clinton?

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
5. Because they can't allow the public to think that the race is over.
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 07:40 PM
Nov 2016

It would do their bottom line no good if they reported it's likely Hillary may win decisively. They don't dare report that Republicans might be defecting and voting for Hillary. Even if they have evidence all of that is true (my gut tells me it may be).

The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
7. I'd think that the glut of sex scandals surrounding Der Orangenfuehrer would be enough to keep...
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 07:53 PM
Nov 2016

their bottom lines healthy til at least Christmas.

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
8. What usually happens when a presidential candidate loses?
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 08:01 PM
Nov 2016

They disappear. I expect no less from Donald, in spite of his rhetoric.

They have about 6 days to exploit this election for maximum profitability.

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
10. Exactly what he deserves.
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 08:09 PM
Nov 2016

I want his name, his brand - completely wiped from public view. Or covered in bird poo.

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