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tgards79

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7. No, you cannot look at one poll in isolation

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Sat Dec 16, 2017, 02:06 PM

Dec 2017

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You have to merge the polls to get a true picture. Read the article to see the methodology, which is laid out clearly. If you believe the CNBC 32%, do you also believe PPP's 41%? (Or YouGov's 41%, or Rasmussen's 41%, or Reuters/Ipsos32%, etc., etc.). You have to merge them all to get the best result. And track the same ones, the same way.

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BTRTN SaturData Review: Trumps Approval Rating Tumbles Sharply to New Low [View all] tgards79 Dec 2017 OP

37% is still too damn high dalton99a Dec 2017 #1

I think it's lower than that. redstateblues Dec 2017 #2

Why do you say that? tgards79 Dec 2017 #6

Decent Americans are disgusted with republican Comrade Casino* Achilleaze Dec 2017 #3

I figure at least 10% are oblivious to current events delisen Dec 2017 #4

Not A New Low Me. Dec 2017 #5

No, you cannot look at one poll in isolation tgards79 Dec 2017 #7

It's Not One Poll Me. Dec 2017 #8