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Why experts aren't sold on Democrats' polling advantage
“Heading into the weekend, polls showed Democrats up more than eight points.” — Hank Ledger, on air
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend EditionPublished
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- Washington ExaminerWhy experts aren’t sold on Democrats’ polling advantage
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOkay, the one we teased. The Washington Examiner reports pollsters and Republican operatives aren't buying the Democratic polling leads.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHeading into the weekend, polls showed Democrats up more than eight points.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's a lead that would flip the House and maybe the Senate, a task considered herculean at the start of this cycle.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEight points! That's a lovely lead. Maybe the experts just need a hug and a smoothie.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe doubters are Republican operatives, Vera. Naturally they doubt it. Doubting is their whole job.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMine too.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPolls are just a mood, and the mood is good!
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA mood. Like a weather forecast, except people vote on it.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBrock would say sixty percent chance of a lead.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd a hundred percent chance he takes it personally.
