Different individuals watching the same event through various mediums like live, social media clips, or in person can significantly impact their perceptions. Understanding how people consume events, such as conventions and debates, is crucial for insightful analysis. Knowing the predominant method of event consumption, whether live or through edited clips, can redefine the focus of analysis and improve overall understanding. Collecting data on people's main sources of news provides valuable insights into how individuals consume events and aids in a more nuanced analysis.
In this late-night installment of the 538 Politics podcast, senior elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich and New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik join Galen to help make sense of the third night of the Republican National Convention. Plus: How should we interpret polls that show a majority of Democrats want President Joe Biden to step aside?
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