With lower than three weeks till Election Day, Republicans have noticeably gained floor within the FiveThirtyEight forecast. On this installment of “Mannequin Speak,” Nate Silver and Galen Druke talk about the explanations for Republicans’ enchancment. Additionally they clarify why a dramatic shift amongst unbiased ladies in a latest New York Instances ballot shouldn’t be taken at face worth — but in addition shouldn’t undercut the ballot. Lastly, they reply listener questions on early voting and Fivey Fox’s statistical philosophy.
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