The Pollsters

The Democrats debated! The press seems unified in who they think won. But voters perhaps say something else? And what are the trends in online polling, and all things Canada?

 

Dem debate post-game

Every outlet gives the ribbon to Clinton. But Sanders wins online and in post-debate groups.

Fox News/Luntz focus group
CNN focus group
Sanders gained more twitter followers
Sanders gains more google searches
Sanders wins Google Consumer Surveys
CNN/ORC Nevada & SC polls

 

Trade/TPP

Last week Chuck Todd grilled us on TPP and Democrats, but voters don’t seem particularly interested.

Trade not a big search during debate
Gallup polling on TPP
Pew polling on TPP  

 

Welcome to Snoozeville

 

Not too much action on the GOP side this week. We do revisit the GOP Bloomberg/Purple Groups, and see which GOP candidates are earning the most trust.

Bloomberg/Purple groups: Carson
Bloomberg/Purple groups: Bush
CBS national poll/GOP  

 

15 for Pres, NOBODY for Speaker

Lots of people want the top spot, and pretty much no one wants the #3 spot. And can you blame them, with poll numbers like these?

CBS national poll/GOP  

 

An interview with Nick Nanos about the Canadian election

So while you might think of US politics & polling as a little rough & tumble, Margie interviewed top Canadian pollster Nick Nanos from Nanos Research--and what he says about Canadian polling & politics might surprise you.  

Nanos Research

 

LA Times moving online

Another sign that media outlets may be moving online: The LA Times is experimenting with the methodology.

LA Times experiment

 

We poll therefore we are

A study appearing in the New York Times suggests an easy fix for the gender divide in tech. Coffee makers and cool t-shirts!

NYT on gender and tech

 

Mama! Mum! Stop Cursing!

Ford asks European kids what annoys them about their parents. Besides everything.

European kids’ top travel gripes

 

Key Findings

The Democratic debate winner depends on who you ask.
But few are asking about the candidates’ views on TPP.
The most exciting Republican race this week is the one with no candidates.
Canada is the “wild wild west” of polling, but if they offer $15/day child care, Margie’s moving.
LA Times jumps into the warm pool of online polling.
If you want ladies in your lab, try some nature posters and plants.
Whether you curse or pick your nose or sing, your kids probably find you annoying.

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Show Notes

The Democrats debated! The press seems unified in who they think won. But voters perhaps say something else? And what are the trends in online polling, and all things Canada?   Dem debate post-game Every outlet gives the ribbon to Clinton. But Sanders wins online and in post-debate groups. Fox News/Luntz focus group CNN focus group Sanders gained more twitter followers Sanders gains more google searches Sanders wins Google Consumer Surveys CNN/ORC Nevada & SC polls   Trade/TPP Last week Chuck Todd grilled us on TPP and Democrats, but voters don’t seem particularly interested. Trade not a big search during debate Gallup polling on TPP Pew polling on TPP     Welcome to Snoozeville   Not too much action on the GOP side this week. We do revisit the GOP Bloomberg/Purple Groups, and see which GOP candidates are earning the most trust. Bloomberg/Purple groups: Carson Bloomberg/Purple groups: Bush CBS national poll/GOP     15 for Pres, NOBODY for Speaker Lots of people want the top spot, and pretty much no one wants the #3 spot. And can you blame them, with poll numbers like these? CBS national poll/GOP     An interview with Nick Nanos about the Canadian election So while you might think of US politics & polling as a little rough & tumble, Margie interviewed top Canadian pollster Nick Nanos from Nanos Research--and what he says about Canadian polling & politics might surprise you.   Nanos Research   LA Times moving online Another sign that media outlets may be moving online: The LA Times is experimenting with the methodology. LA Times experiment   We poll therefore we are A study appearing in the New York Times suggests an easy fix for the gender divide in tech. Coffee makers and cool t-shirts! NYT on gender and tech   Mama! Mum! Stop Cursing! Ford asks European kids what annoys them about their parents. Besides everything. European kids’ top travel gripes   Key Findings The Democratic debate winner depends on who you ask. But few are asking about the candidates’ views on TPP. The most exciting Republican race this week is the one with no candidates. Canada is the “wild wild west” of polling, but if they offer $15/day child care, Margie’s moving. LA Times jumps into the warm pool of online polling. If you want ladies in your lab, try some nature posters and plants. Whether you curse or pick your nose or sing, your kids probably find you annoying.

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Creators & Guests

Host
Kristen Soltis Anderson
Pollster/founder: @echeloninsights. On-air: @cnn. Writer: @nytopinion, The Selfie Vote. Florida woman in DC. Go Gators.
Host
Margie Omero
Margie Omero is a Principal at the Democratic polling firm GBAO with over 25 years of experience providing strategic advice and qualitative and quantitative research to candidates, organizations, and brands.

What is The Pollsters?

Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture.

Explore what America's thinking with two of the country's leading pollsters-the bipartisan team of Democrat Margie Omero and Republican Kristen Soltis Anderson. In this weekly podcast we take a fresh, friendly look at the numbers driving the week's biggest stories in news, politics, tech, entertainment and pop culture. Along with the occasional interview with pollsters, journalists, and other industry leaders, we'll lift the hood on the numbers revealing the hidden secrets of the public's mind.