• jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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    8 months ago

    The whole point is following the trend line. If the trend continues, it’s important to have been following it as soon as possible.

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      8 months ago

      You can find any trend you want in statistics. The only trend that matters is on election day.

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        8 months ago

        And by the time you can report on that, it’s far too late to do anything about it.

        Which is why you follow the trend line now.