Surely, there must be some explanation of Donald Trump’s poll numbers, right?
Well, according to an interesting experiment conducted by the Morning Consult, Trump^s numbers need more explanation. It is not why they are so high. It is why they are so low.
Numerous poll watchers have spotted a trend in Trump^s numbers. The billionaire former reality television star consistently polls higher in online polls than he does in polls conducted over the telephone by a human questioner.
For years, live polls have been treated as the gold standard in the industry, producing what experts have considered to be the most reliable results. As a result, the live interview polls conducted by high-profile media organization and polling firms often get the most attention from reporters and pundits. However, online and automated telephone polling is much cheaper, and both have been getting more reliable as polling companies learn how to navigate a relatively new environment for their work. And when it comes to Trump voters, they may be more accurate.
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