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AlexSFCA

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23. not a bad thing to keep dem voters motivated to vote

Tue Aug 13, 2024, 08:51 AM

Aug 2024

better than in 2016 when MSM convinced millions that Hillary would easily win so many dems did bother to vote while repubs were extremely motivated.

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I'm always "amused" how the MSM cover poll results: [View all] PCIntern Aug 2024 OP

You are so right Coexist Aug 2024 #1

Truth Gaytano70 Aug 2024 #2

Watching the same thing over and over again pwb Aug 2024 #3

Yup. The bias of most of the MSM should embarrass them, but it doesn't. JohnSJ Aug 2024 #4

Because all of the talking heads are rich also.... Quanto Magnus Aug 2024 #59

Measures of Democratic support are more volatile bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #5

Hell, you get that here on DU Johnny2X2X Aug 2024 #6

And we know who they are! PCIntern Aug 2024 #7

Nothing wrong with considering the margin of error. returnee Aug 2024 #48

And when Trump is +5 in FL for some reason they don't say that. CaptainTruth Aug 2024 #51

Yup Johnny2X2X Aug 2024 #53

And no matter how many times the same poll shows the same lead, MoonchildCA Aug 2024 #56

How much, do you suppose... Tesha Aug 2024 #8

Media biased? Say it ain't so. Ever notice about scandals? unblock Aug 2024 #9

Regarding your last point... Hugin Aug 2024 #18

By Jove, I think Doc's got it! Kid Berwyn Aug 2024 #10

"liberal" media IronLionZion Aug 2024 #11

That's not how they are covering Kamala iemanja Aug 2024 #12

Several of the print media are as biased and dishonest Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #45

The right wing ones, sure iemanja Aug 2024 #49

This is funny considering the latest USA Today Florida poll is being covered as Harris within striking distance... Self Esteem Aug 2024 #13

Yes... PCIntern Aug 2024 #15

So your op is wrong. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #16

No. PCIntern Aug 2024 #19

I mean, you haven't pulled one example lol Self Esteem Aug 2024 #31

Oh...I'm so sorry that I have not documented my post for your academically discerning eyes... PCIntern Aug 2024 #34

lol Self Esteem Aug 2024 #37

Uh-huh... PCIntern Aug 2024 #62

DU is an echo chamber. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #64

Fallacy of division Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #46

They quoted the poll RESEARCHER as saying it is "within striking distance" and also spooky3 Aug 2024 #25

I think it's easy to find evidence to back up the claim by the OP. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #30

If that's true, why argue with him? Nt spooky3 Aug 2024 #33

Why are you arguing it? Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #47

That's our main stream media! Emile Aug 2024 #14

"Polls have a Dem ahead... FOR NOW." Beartracks Aug 2024 #17

Some have asked whether it's a "sugar high." spooky3 Aug 2024 #26

Joe Biden poll numbers were always bad displacedvermoter Aug 2024 #20

Ex-actly. PCIntern Aug 2024 #21

When Dems are ahead it is always within the margin of error. Polly Hennessey Aug 2024 #22

not a bad thing to keep dem voters motivated to vote AlexSFCA Aug 2024 #23

You rest your case. . . Mme. Defarge Aug 2024 #24

Also, whenever a Repug wins, it's a "mandate" Wednesdays Aug 2024 #27

Yep...and a GROUNDSWELL OF SUPPORT PCIntern Aug 2024 #29

when R's pass a bill in congress with one dem vote... crud Aug 2024 #36

And when dems win Cosmocat Aug 2024 #38

You beat me to it! Even if they win in a landslide robbob Aug 2024 #50

And, no doubt, they think this hurts us psychologically tavernier Aug 2024 #28

Or the republicans should just get back to running on the economy. duncang Aug 2024 #32

True story Cosmocat Aug 2024 #35

You are the biggest hammer JustAnotherGen Aug 2024 #39

Headlines that appear also give it away AZLD4Candidate Aug 2024 #40

beat me to it... NCDem47 Aug 2024 #43

Unfortunately Dems often go along with this need for "bipartisanship" displacedvermoter Aug 2024 #52

I hate their little game of when a Democrat is ahead they IMMEDIALTELY say, "but that is within the margin of error". ToxMarz Aug 2024 #41

Years ago, Barbara Boxers last Senate run FHRRK Aug 2024 #42

I just wish the voters DownriverDem Aug 2024 #44

In some ways Mad_Machine76 Aug 2024 #54

True. Complacency is our enemy. PCIntern Aug 2024 #55

While I hate the horse race maintenance techniques TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #57

I'm talking about the State polls. PCIntern Aug 2024 #58

More Americans have voted D since forever. czarjak Aug 2024 #60

So very true. Ligyron Aug 2024 #69

Perfectly said! H2O Man Aug 2024 #61

Knowing that the dems have to win by a minimum of 5% just to eek out a win Bev54 Aug 2024 #63

still kissing raygun's dead as + trump is their rating god. pansypoo53219 Aug 2024 #65

Not amusing at all. . . Aussie105 Aug 2024 #66

But republicans are victimized by the media according to them liberal N proud Aug 2024 #67

You are absolutely right! So frustrating... Dem4life1970 Aug 2024 #68