There's no reason weird subsamples widen the MOE. It's just some of the sub-samples are very small and the poll only aims for demographic balance across the poll as a whole, not within each… (View Post)

I think a fair number of states also have "sore loser" laws preventing someone standing in primaries from then standing as an independent or for another party at a general election if they … (View Post)

If the truth is you're undecided or a soft opponent, they WILL keep bothering you (including there and then). If the truth is you're voting for them then you get them pestering you to vote.… (View Post)

The best tactic with canvassers is to say, "I'm terribly sorry but I'm a lifelong [name of opposing party] supporter, so won't be supporting you and won't waste your time... … (View Post)

I don't think this can possibly be an explanation for the WhatsApp message fiasco, as there can be no argument over whether messages about this policy would be relevant. Failure to disclose - re… (View Post)