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Silver Model gives Trump 28% chance to win election

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Carl Herrera, Aug 13, 2020.

  1. Invisible Fan

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    He gave him a 30% chance to win it last time.

    Is this like a loot crate where I'm mathematically favored for winning an item but never get it until all my time and monies are gone?
     
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    28% ... that's scary.
     
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    Yes, Silver was more positive on Trump last time around than the vast majority of models.

    His model is also currently more positive for Trump as well than others out there, which have 85-90+ % chance for Biden.

    Silver says much of the uncertainty is there is a lot of time left and convention, debates still to go and events that can still happen.
     
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    Waterburgers is that Chicago company that makes delicious hotdogs and burgers for Texans correct?
     
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    Better than those Nasty In -N- Out burgers I see people lining up for in Stafford. LOL.
     
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    28% seems right for right now.

    I suspect that it is going to be closer to 40% or more by election day.

    Trump is not likely to screw up as bad as he has the last 5-6 months, he will do things like mess with the postal service, drop funding on special interest groups to get votes and anything else possible to give him a chance of winning.
     
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    Silver's analysis sounds about right for me. I agree that things might tighten but Trump does have a lot going against him. All that said it should be troubling how his approval ratings are essentially holding steady in the low 40%. Just for reference Obama's lowest approval rating was 37% and GW Bush was 25%. The fact that with things arguably worse than they were in 2008 and Trump's approval rating isn't near Bush's is cause to worry.
     
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    The postal office is a mess as it is... I predict this will be a contentious matter no matter who actually wins. God bless us everyone
     
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    It's worth noting that Silver mentioned in his column that if the election were held today his model would have Biden at a 93% chance to win.
     
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    Correct, he is accounting for the 3 months of time until the election.
     
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    No matter what Trump does in 3 months wouldn't sway my vote. He'll never change. I still believe the man is a psychopath, but that's my opinion.
     
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    My bad thought title said silver models that can give you erections -- way off topic apologies to all.
     
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    Here is some material for you.

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    28% is about average for a three point shot. 40% is Harden with the game on the line.
     
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    If the 15 million unemployed get their jobs back ...

    If the 165,000 are raised from the dead fully heathy ...

    I will feel really bad for Trump as I voted for Biden.
     
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    If that’s the coronavirus, I’m a dead man.
     
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