Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

everyonematters

(4,291 posts)

1. They have been doing better than that in special elections. Most pollsters are missing something.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 07:01 PM

Monday

I think they are undercounting independents. Most of them weight by party, but they are undercounting them. According to the latest Gallop poll, they have been growing and make up 45% of the electorate. The Democrats are winning them by double digits. That does not mean they will vote with us in 28.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

1 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Poll: Democrats maintain an edge in the fight for Congress as Trump gets poor marks [View all] RandySF Monday OP

They have been doing better than that in special elections. Most pollsters are missing something. everyonematters Monday #1