Nate Silver: Dear Media, Stop Freaking Out About Donald Trump’s Polls

[Torie]

Hi there, Lief.  Enjoy!

[Torie]

Now, children, calm down. Does anybody think Trump does as well with Likely Voters as he does with Registered Voters? Sure Trump may be high energy, but his base is low information - just the type to be more interested in the theatrics as opposed to the substance, and then fail to do something as boring as going to the polls. Polling stations are not entertainment venues.

I'm looking forward to the next chapter of this drama, when Cruz and Trump claw at each other. That should be happening soon.

[Torie]

So, we're going to rely on Nate Silver trolling when Paul Krug man gave a very strong explanation on the opposite position.

Paul Krugman is one of those guys who postures himself as an expert on everything. Some might call that a symptom of egomania. Soon, no doubt, he's going to start lecturing Muon2 and myself as to how to redistrict.

[Torie]

So while Trump supporters can argue that he will be the nominee resorting to comments by amazing and respected economist Paul Krugman and genius political consultant Roger Stone, the Trump opponents are relegated to present the opinions of noted hack Larry Sabato and low energy loser dumbass Nate Silver.

Desperation is in the air

LOL. You know, hyperbole is against the terms of use around here.

[Torie]

So while Trump supporters can argue that he will be the nominee resorting to comments by amazing and respected economist Paul Krugman and genius political consultant Roger Stone, the Trump opponents are relegated to present the opinions of noted hack Larry Sabato and low energy loser dumbass Nate Silver.

Desperation is in the air

LOL. You know, hyperbole is against the terms of use around here.

So is attacking fellow posters!

Indeed it is - particularly on the Boards that I exercise some influence over.

[Torie]

I think Silver is kind of right. However, Trump's support is as unpredictable as his antics, so we should thread carefully.

Yeah, all BS aside, nobody, but nobody, really has a clue how all of this will pan out. Those that claim they do, are engaging in the ultimate act of hubris in my opinion.

[Torie]

Nate Silver needs to stick to averaging polls: it's all he's good at! Every time he tries any more in depth analysis, he totally embarrasses himself. I don't know what that low energy beta's obsession with Trump is... jealousy? Some sort of sick repressed lust? Either way, I think after this election he's done. ESPN is run by smart guys; they're not going to keep funding his failure of a vanity project.

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Gosh, you're good at what you do. I readily stipulate to that. I can't wait to read one of your briefs!

[Torie]

No link to the Daily Mail, NewsMax or National Review? 

Here's one for you.