#34: The Democratic debate winner depends on who you ask

“The Democratic debate winner depends on who you ask. From Clinton’s media win to Sanders’ online success, we explore the divide and more in this week’s episode…”

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The Democratic Debate Winner Depends on Who You Ask: Episode #34 Recap

The Democrats debated! The press seems unified in crowning a winner, but voters and online trends tell a different story. Let’s break down the post-game analysis, GOP updates, and even some insights from Canada.

Dem Debate Post-Game

Margie: “Most media outlets, including CNN and Fox News, gave the win to Clinton. But online data paints a different picture. Sanders gained more Twitter followers, led Google searches, and scored higher in post-debate focus groups and Google Consumer Surveys.”

Kristen: “It’s a fascinating divide between traditional and digital polling methods. CNN/ORC’s Nevada and South Carolina polls also show some interesting dynamics in key early states.”

Trade/TPP: A Non-Starter?

Margie: “While TPP was a hot topic in the debate, it didn’t seem to resonate with voters. Gallup and Pew data show limited interest, and trade wasn’t a top search during the debate.”

Welcome to Snoozeville: GOP Updates

Kristen: “It’s been a quiet week on the GOP side. Bloomberg/Purple focus groups reveal trust levels for candidates like Carson and Bush, while CBS national polling highlights ongoing uncertainty.”

Canadian Election Insights

Margie: “I interviewed Nick Nanos from Nanos Research about the Canadian election. While polling in Canada has its quirks, the policy discussions, like $15/day childcare, are incredibly appealing.”

LA Times Goes Online

Kristen: “The LA Times’ experiment with online polling is another sign of media outlets adapting to digital methodologies. It’s a fascinating shift for the industry.”

Gender and Tech: An Easy Fix?

Margie: “A New York Times study suggests simple changes, like adding nature posters and plants, can help address the gender divide in tech. Who knew?”

Annoying Parents

Kristen: “Ford’s study of European kids reveals their top travel gripes about their parents. Spoiler: cursing and singing rank high.”

Key Findings

The Democratic debate winner depends on who you ask, with traditional and online polls showing different results.
TPP didn’t resonate with voters, despite debate mentions.
The GOP race is quiet, but Bloomberg/Purple focus groups provide insights into candidate trust.
Canadian polling and policies continue to intrigue.
Online polling is becoming more mainstream, as evidenced by the LA Times experiment.
Parents: your kids probably find you annoying, no matter what you do.