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Nov 06 2020
Analysis
Why Were the Polls So Wrong?
It’s not just shy Trump voters.
On Thursday’s episode of the Political Gabfest, the hosts discussed why polling failed so miserably in 2020. This partial transcript has been edited and condensed for clarity.
David Plotz: Maine’s Susan Collins did not lead in a single poll in her Senate reelection race, and she won it pretty easily. Joe Biden was up by double digits in much
SlateFeb 03 2013
News
The risks of aiming low in deficit reduction
In one of the more dangerous fiscal developments of recent months, some on the left are defining successful deficit reduction as merely stabilizing the federal debt at about 70 percent of Gross Domestic Product by 2022. While there is no magic target, this one is far too modest and threatens to leave future fiscal policy perilously constrained.
Christian Science MonitorNov 18 2021
Perspectives Blog
Is Pew’s New Political Typology Quiz Accurate? See How You and AllSides Rate
The latest Political Typology Quiz from Pew Research Center (Center bias) splits Americans into nine distinct political groups, rather than two or three parties. But is it accurate?
The AllSides team frequently uses Pew’s typology quiz, our own Rate Your Bias quiz and other tools to make sure our personal bias ratings are transparent and reflect our current political dispositions. This
AllSides StaffMay 04 2015
News
Rubio’s Departure to Put Florida Senate Seat in Play
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s decision to run for president rather than seek re-election has put his Republican seat at risk, setting off a scramble in the GOP to recruit candidates and likely forcing the party to pump millions of dollars more into what promises to be a costly, high-profile race.
Retaining the seat is crucial if the GOP hopes to keep control of the Senate in 2016
Wall Street Journal (News)Feb 26 2021
Perspectives Blog
When Someone You’ve Never Heard Of Is In Charge
From the CenterThis viewpoint is from a writer rated Center.
Most Americans do not know who the parliamentarian of the U.S. Senate is. In fact, most Americans do not know that there is a U.S. Senate parliamentarian. But the position is held by a woman by the name of Elizabeth MacDonough, who has just single-handedly reframed the national conversation about COVID-19 relief
Dan SchnurNov 26 2019
News
Bloomberg union calls on company to rescind decision to not investigate 2020 presidential candidates
The union representing journalists at the Bloomberg industry publication group on Monday condemned the company's decision to bar journalists across the broader Bloomberg organization from investigating Democratic candidates for president.
In a statement released on Twitter, the guild, which represents Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Tax, Bloomberg Government and Bloomberg Environment called
The HillSep 28 2021
Analysis
After Afghanistan, what kind of wars does Pentagon want to fight?
As the last of the U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan and closed the books on the longest war in American history, the general consensus seemed to be that politicians won’t be asking the Pentagon to do that again anytime soon.
The “that” includes sending hundreds of thousands of troops, as was the case at the height of the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, to win hearts and minds in
Christian Science MonitorOct 03 2012
News
Obama, Romney jockey for edge ahead of first debate
After months of hammering each other's records from afar, President Obama and Mitt Romney will meet in Denver Wednesday night for their first face-to-face debate -- a 90-minute chance for either candidate to shake up the race with five weeks left.
Fox News DigitalAug 08 2016
News
Libertarian ticket eyes post-convention opening – and debate stage (+video)
The Libertarian Party ticket, facing what polls show are two of the most unpopular presidential candidates in modern American history, is seeing a bump in support as the general election race moves into full swing – and a surge in interest that could carry nominee Gary Johnson onto the prized debate stage this fall.
Despite Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s popularity issues and trust
Fox News DigitalApr 13 2020
Background
Sports in the United States
Sports in the United States are an important part of American culture. American football is the most popular sport to watch in the United States, followed by baseball, basketball, and ice hockey.[1] Soccer, tennis, golf, wrestling, auto racing, arena football, field lacrosse, box lacrosse and volleyball are also popular sports in the country. Based on Olympic Games, World Championships, and
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