2016 Postmortem

TeddyR

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35. I've noticed a curious phenomenon here

Thu Aug 4, 2016, 04:32 AM

Aug 2016

Every time a poll shows Hillary behind it is "criticized by experts," and if a poll shows her ahead nobody says a thing about its accuracy

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New poll shows Trump with commanding lead over Clinton in Tennessee [View all] TomCADem Aug 2016 OP

This worries me. Ilsa Aug 2016 #1

I believe we can win it without TN. nt glennward Aug 2016 #4

I'm worried about the overall possibility that Ilsa Aug 2016 #47

Worried? nt Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #54

Has Tennessee ever gone democratic? yeoman6987 Aug 2016 #9

RE: Has Tennessee ever gone democratic? eastsidemanglerNY Aug 2016 #12

Bill Clinton won the state in 1996 and 1992 oberliner Aug 2016 #13

Both Al Gore and his father were popular Senators from Tennessee. So that was no surprise. n/t pnwmom Aug 2016 #15

his father lost for being too liberal and Gore was seen as more conservative, and since then JI7 Aug 2016 #36

Tennessee worries you? Did you think we'd win that state? sufrommich Aug 2016 #41

No, just the overall possibility that Ilsa Aug 2016 #45

I hear what you are saying, but I am confident in Donald's ability to keep disgusting people anew. Squinch Aug 2016 #57

Your concern is noted Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #51

No, not this one poll. I'm concerned about the next Ilsa Aug 2016 #60

It is early days Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #61

I'm optimistic, but also realistic. Ilsa Aug 2016 #65

You're right and damn Indiana favors tRump too! MyNameGoesHere Aug 2016 #67

Tennessee Republicans embracing a bigoted asshole? geek tragedy Aug 2016 #2

Tennessee is pretty red. KMOD Aug 2016 #3

Civitas/SUSA poll today has Trump +4 in North Carolina TeddyR Aug 2016 #5

Just 2 matter MFM008 Aug 2016 #21

Perhaps TeddyR Aug 2016 #22

No way Hillary loses Nevada and Colorado. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2016 #28

Teddy seems concerned molova Aug 2016 #32

If you aren't you should be TeddyR Aug 2016 #34

I'm not. Not at all molova Aug 2016 #44

Why? Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #52

He often seems that way... Squinch Aug 2016 #58

Concern trolls are no longer welcome on DU. yardwork Aug 2016 #42

I'm not sure how to identify a "concern troll" TeddyR Aug 2016 #63

Sorry Teddy, Hillary now up 15% in New Hampshire molova Aug 2016 #49

No cell phones molova Aug 2016 #26

I've noticed a curious phenomenon here TeddyR Aug 2016 #35

Are you denying this poll was criticized by experts? molova Aug 2016 #43

Why would we tear apart a positive poll? Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #53

Why don't you take on that task? You go ahead and be the positive poll debunker. Squinch Aug 2016 #59

I don't feel a need to debunk one poll TeddyR Aug 2016 #62

Still. You are concerned about the fact that no one is sufficiently negative Squinch Aug 2016 #64

I live in TN. AirmensMom Aug 2016 #6

How absolutely frustrating and annoying. AgadorSparticus Aug 2016 #25

Hello from Murfreesboro! cheapdate Aug 2016 #29

arrrgh DemonGoddess Aug 2016 #38

Seeing the same. Lars39 Aug 2016 #40

+1 n/t okieinpain Aug 2016 #50

The North Carolina Poll looks like an outlier VMA131Marine Aug 2016 #7

Actually, No, that is no longer correct CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #19

I'm aware of that VMA131Marine Aug 2016 #23

In Tennessee, they still think the sun goes to bed at night.. dubyadiprecession Aug 2016 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author MFM008 Aug 2016 #10

Screw Tennessee Orcrist Aug 2016 #11

I'm not surprised Libby2 Aug 2016 #14

And Diane Black and Marsha Blackburn. cheapdate Aug 2016 #30

Yes, sadly, them too. n/t Libby2 Aug 2016 #66

Wait until they debate. JaneyVee Aug 2016 #16

Exactly! unitedwethrive Aug 2016 #33

Makes sense I live in this shit state MelSC Aug 2016 #18

Big Frinking deal CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #20

It is the state of... LenaBaby61 Aug 2016 #24

God, I hate that woman.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2016 #31

The Dem candidate has lost TN by an average of ~17 percentage points... Garrett78 Aug 2016 #27

this is comparable to a poll showing the Democratic Pres Candidate is leading in Massachusetts JI7 Aug 2016 #37

It's the bible belt. I guess Trump in their eyes will save the unborn. B Calm Aug 2016 #39

Trump is even running behind Romney in TN--in 2012 Romney won by 20 points book_worm Aug 2016 #46

well, the stupid here is pretty thick spanone Aug 2016 #48

Trump is a Duck Dynasty candidate liberal N proud Aug 2016 #55

Well sure. He'll win KY and WV too whatthehey Aug 2016 #56

Poll taken before end of DNC Convention. Clinton would never win TN; Trump should be crushing Justice Aug 2016 #68