
Election Data Trivia From America's 250 Years
GD POLITICS
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Exploring Historical Polling Accuracy and Political Prognostication
This chapter examines the historical accuracy of polling, highlighting the notable discrepancies in the 1936 election between FDR and Alf Landon. It explores the evolution of polling methods, early political prognostications, and the challenges of interpreting past electoral outcomes.
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