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Leslie DuPree's avatar

This lawsuit was all I could hear about in the news for two solid days. I hope that when it's dismissed as frivolous, I hear about that for two solid days. Looking at you, Iowa Public Radio.

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Dieter Harle's avatar

Well written and thought through analysis, Ed!

Warped minds that have skewed not only pollsters but also the electorate got us in this mess! God help America!

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William E Davis's avatar

Merit has little to do with Trump - Litigation. He and his new very wealthy friends are all about intimation. If you don't vote they way they are told, They will buy you out of office.

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Michael Freemire's avatar

"Hillary will win. Trump will lose" said pollsters in 2016. No lawsuit.

Proving ill intent is far more difficult when you have a respected person making the statement as they see the evidence.

This won't serve anyone well in the future. As a practical matter, folks are not inclined to answer polls today. I suppose people will be less inclined to answer poll questions in the future. Reputable pollsters will find another avenue to make money.

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