Good stuff, as always. "Then again, every time we think we have a handle on a new so-called trend in American politics, we end up being wrong." is actually why I love being a political scientist. It's so dynamic and we are always learning.
Nov 9, 2022·edited Nov 9, 2022Liked by Jonathan Weiler
I think youth vote is just a huge part of the picture. The GenZ kids (my kids’ generation) voted in larger than usual numbers. They are pissed off. And they are not pollable by current methodology.
In my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pitt students voted in record numbers. It can't be an anomoly.
Good stuff, as always. "Then again, every time we think we have a handle on a new so-called trend in American politics, we end up being wrong." is actually why I love being a political scientist. It's so dynamic and we are always learning.
Thank you for this comprehensive rundown!
I think youth vote is just a huge part of the picture. The GenZ kids (my kids’ generation) voted in larger than usual numbers. They are pissed off. And they are not pollable by current methodology.
In my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pitt students voted in record numbers. It can't be an anomoly.
“And to defend Nate Silver in all this (I promise I’m not paid to do this)” LOL