#74i-a: Rubio pollster Whit Ayres on what he got wrong about Trump

“Whit Ayres on the 2016 election, GOP’s future, and lessons learned from Trump’s rise.”

Episode #74i-a: Rubio Pollster Whit Ayres on What He Got Wrong About Trump

Join Margie and Whit Ayres, head of North Star Opinion Research and Marco Rubio’s pollster, as they discuss the surprises of the 2016 Republican primary, the GOP convention, and the future of the Republican Party.

Episode Highlights

• Trump’s Surprising Rise: Ayres reflects on what he and others missed about Trump’s appeal.
• GOP’s Future: Insights on how the party can rebuild after 2016.
• Polling Lessons: What the campaign taught Ayres about modern polling.

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