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politics1 year ago

Trump Criticizes Retiring Pollster Ann Selzer, Calls for Investigation

President-elect Donald Trump criticized retiring pollster Ann Selzer and called for an investigation into an Iowa poll she conducted, which showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading him just before the election. Trump, who ultimately won Iowa by over 20,000 votes, accused Selzer and The Des Moines Register of causing distrust and uncertainty with a "fake poll" and suggested possible election fraud. Selzer, who announced her retirement, acknowledged the irony of her poll not aligning with the election results.

via The Hill|
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politics1 year ago

Renowned Pollster Ann Selzer Retires Amid Iowa Poll Controversy

Renowned Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer is retiring from elections polling after 25 years, having announced her decision in a guest column for the Des Moines Register. Known for her work on the Iowa Poll since 1997, Selzer's recent presidential projection was notably off by 16 percentage points, drawing criticism from right-wing commentators. Despite this, she remains a trusted figure in Iowa polling, and her retirement had been planned for over a year.

via The Washington Post|
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politics1 year ago

Renowned Pollster Ann Selzer Retires After Controversial Iowa Poll

Ann Selzer, a prominent pollster for The Des Moines Register, is retiring after a significant polling error in Iowa, where her survey incorrectly predicted Vice President Harris leading President-elect Trump. Despite the error, Selzer stated her decision to retire was made over a year ago and is unrelated to the recent polling miss. She expressed pride in her career and plans to continue working with other clients.

via The Hill|
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politics1 year ago

Renowned Pollster Ann Selzer Retires Amid Controversy and Missed Predictions

Top pollster Ann Selzer is retiring from the Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll after a significant polling error in the 2024 election, where her survey inaccurately showed Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump. Despite her previous reputation for accuracy, the poll missed Trump's actual 13-point victory in Iowa. Selzer had planned her retirement before the error, and the Register plans to evolve the poll to better capture public sentiment.

via CNN|
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politics1 year ago

Gannett Investigates Iowa Poll Leak as Harris Surges Ahead of Trump

The company behind the Des Moines Register is investigating a potential leak of Ann Selzer's Iowa poll results, which inaccurately showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading in Iowa, after they were posted on social media before official publication. The leak allegedly occurred when Illinois Governor JB Pritzker mentioned the poll's findings at a Duke Democrats meeting. The poll, which inaccurately predicted a Harris lead, was criticized after Donald Trump won the state, prompting Selzer to review her data and suggest the poll may have inadvertently motivated Republican voters.

via Fox News|
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politics1 year ago

Pollster Ann Selzer Reassesses Controversial Iowa Poll Results

Pollster Ann Selzer is reviewing her data after her Iowa poll inaccurately showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading, sparking a media frenzy. The poll, which contradicted former President Donald Trump's eventual victory in Iowa, was widely discussed and celebrated by media outlets. Selzer, known for her polling accuracy, faced criticism as the results did not align with the actual election outcome. The incident highlighted media narratives and assumptions about voter priorities, particularly regarding issues like abortion versus economic concerns.

via New York Post |
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