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In reply to the discussion: IBD/TIPP Shows Much Tighter Race [View all]Progressive dog
(6,900 posts)16. There are always outliers
First off, Democratic nominee Joe Biden is attracting more support than Hillary Clinton did among white voters as a whole especially white women, older white voters and those without a four-year college degree which has helped him build a substantial lead of around 10 points, according to FiveThirtyEights national polling average
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/trump-is-losing-ground-with-white-voters-but-gaining-among-black-and-hispanic-americans/
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No she hasn't...she just wants to avoid complacency...right wing BS with bad sampling.
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#29
THIS. EXACTLY. I think the media does this every year to show a tight race for ratings.
Vivienne235729
Oct 2020
#28
Look at an average of the polls..However, national polls don't matter at this point. Nt
helpisontheway
Oct 2020
#8
Also I think the 538 poll rankings are more about repeatability not absolute accuracy
Amishman
Oct 2020
#19
so, you're saying Biden's floor is a 5-point victory? or is your concern deeper??
PubliusEnigma
Oct 2020
#14