Blame Polling Infuriating

Don’t Blame Polling for Our Infuriating Politics

Why it can’t fix our messy politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

Majority of US voters say democracy is under threat but are split on who to blame, poll shows

Survey finds distrust between Democrats and Republicans but most voters believe election results will be accurate. US politics live – latest updates Nearly half of US voters think government ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

49ers reel after another 'infuriating' late loss

The 49ers called their latest loss after a blown lead late "infuriating," as they are left searching for answers with a 5-5 record.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Too little, too late? Biden's big reversal boosts Ukraine and infuriates the Kremlin

Ukrainians welcomed the U.S. move to let it strike in Kursk with ATACMS, as a wave of deadly Russian attacks on Sumy and Odesa caused power cuts.

Democrats Play the Blame Game

Also, another interest rate cut. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

The problem with polling

and predicting that “somewhere” is nearly impossible. With the election jus two weeks away, new polls will say nothing meaningful, even if campaigns and the media widely report them. We will all ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Austin appears to knock Trump for placing blame on Zelensky

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday appeared to take a swipe at former President Trump, criticizing "some who say that both sides are to blame" in the war that began when Russian President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

There’s One Main Culprit if Donald Trump Wins

They should look at themselves and the way they practice politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

The Elon-ction + Can A.I. Be Blamed for a Teen’s Suicide?

The 2024 election has a new main character.

Tech - The New York Times - October 25

She was in pain for years. A rare condition was to blame.

Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.

Your A student is average — don’t blame the SAT and ACT

The better students and parents understand high school grades and standardized tests, the better they can position themselves for academic success.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Dak Prescott blames himself for "boneheaded" interception

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott blamed his own two interceptions for his team's loss to the 49ers on Sunday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

For Many Voters, the Economy Feels Personal, and They Blame the Democrats

Years of inflation have left American consumers in a state of sticker shock, and ready to point fingers when dishing out blame.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Blame Woody Johnson for Jets' ongoing tailspin

The Jets aren't done.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Who's most to blame for Bruins' disastrous start to season?

There's plenty of blame to go around with the Bruins at the bottom of the division standings. Here's a list of the people who need to step up.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Family of woman who died blame parked cars for ambulance delay

A car had to be moved before an ambulance could get down the street to a woman in cardiac arrest.

Axelrod: Racism, sexism partly to blame for Harris defeat

Democratic strategist David Axelrod called out "racial bias" and "sexism" for what he labeled as their "impact" on the outcome of the presidential election. "Let's be honest about this. Let's be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Biden urges reconciliation as Democrats begin blame game

US president seeks to ‘bring down the temperature’ as fury builds in party over loss to Trump

World - Financial Times - November 7

Pelosi blames Biden for election loss as finger pointing intensifies

The powerful Democrat says the party might have beaten Donald Trump if the president had "gotten out sooner".

Man arrested in killing that was falsely blamed on bear

A man accused of murder after a 911 call about a fake bear attack in the mountains of Tennessee led authorities to a dead man last month has been found and arrested, police said Sunday.

Southwest Offers Buyouts and Blames Boeing for Job Cuts

The embattled carrier will lay off airport workers in several locations as it cuts flights due to a shortage for Boeing 737 aircraft.

Business - Inc. - November 12

The long lunch blamed for Spain’s flood alert failure

Survivors accuse regional government of errors as experts warn climate change is creating volatile natural disasters

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Spo takes blame for 'horrendous' TO gaffe in loss

Erik Spoelstra blamed himself for a "horrendous mistake" after calling a timeout the Heat didn't have with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, costing Miami the game.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

'Blame Mike' - absurdity and appeal of Tyson v Paul

BBC Sport looks at the absurdity and appeal of 58-year-old Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul in Texas on Friday.

Luka Dončić blames himself for costly defensive miscue

This wasn't the best effort by the Mavericks star.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Pederson: 'Start with me' on blame for Jags woes

The Jaguars enter their bye week coming off the worst loss in franchise history, leading coach Doug Pederson to say the blame for the team's season so far starts with him, but he is evaluating ...

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

The Norwegian Company Blamed for California’s Hydrogen Car Woes

A civil fraud case reveals that the hydrogen fueling stations promoted by Toyota, Shell, and Chevron never worked in the first place.

Tech - Wired - 14 hours ago

Americans go to the polls

Plus, Fed and BoE rate-setting meetings, Hungary’s informal EU summit and the Berlin Wall anniversary

World - Financial Times - November 3

Who is ahead in the polls?

An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the election.

The Polls Are Close. The Results Might Not Be.

We are just a very normal polling error away from either candidate landing a decisive victory on Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

What is the point of polling?

Voters want precision — unfortunately, political surveys can’t deliver it

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Terror attack blamed as five killed and 22 wounded at Turkish aerospace firm

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemns ‘heinous’ attack after explosion and reports of gunfire at Tusaş HQ near Ankara. Turkey’s interior minister has blamed a “terrorist attack” for an explosion and ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

‘Misguided fears’ of nanny state to blame for obesity crisis, peers warn

House of Lords committee calls for ‘long-term’ plan to address disease and ‘broken’ food system in England

World - Financial Times - October 23

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