#51: Pollsters, take a bow! And Joe Lenski from Edison Research

“Celebrate New Hampshire’s polling accuracy, insights from Joe Lenski, and surprising voter attitudes in this episode.”

Pollsters, Take a Bow! And Joe Lenski from Edison Research: Episode #51 Recap

Welcome back, listeners! With New Hampshire behind us, let’s celebrate the pollsters’ accuracy. Don’t forget to write us a review on iTunes or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

In New Hampshire, the Winner Is: Pollsters!

Kristen: “Pollsters nailed it this time. Decision Desk HQ, exit polls, and Joe Lenski from Edison Research all played key roles in delivering accurate insights.”

Margie: “This episode, we dive into what went right with New Hampshire polling.”

We’re All News Junkies Now

Kristen: “Pew finds nearly everyone is following 2016 election news. But what about podcasts? Are they part of the news diet?”

2016! You Can’t Escape It!

Margie: “People are increasingly open to the idea of a ‘political revolution,’ but fear of big government remains high.”

Kristen: “We explore these paradoxical attitudes with insights from Vox and Morning Consult.”

Ask a Millennial

Margie: “Do Millennial women vote where the boys are? Kristen answers with insights from The Selfie Vote and Jill Filipovic’s article.”

Key Findings

• Pollsters emerge as the real winners in New Hampshire, proving their value amidst scrutiny.
• Joe Lenski’s work at Edison Research highlights the challenges and triumphs of election polling.
• Pew reports widespread engagement with election news, though the role of podcasts needs exploration.
• Americans hold paradoxical views—fearing big government while supporting expansions in certain areas.
• Millennial women’s voting patterns challenge traditional assumptions and stereotypes.

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