Well, now that was truly informative, and pretty good stuff! Some of the candidates are playing an interesting game of Russian roulette - they are slowly self distructing either themselves, or one of their competitors. Will be interesting!
You make a brilliant point about the Oprah effect on polls, James...social desirability screws polls up ALL the time, and yet people never hear about it. I thought it was pretty well drilled into my head after all of those classes about research in social science, but even I forgot about it! Per usual, your combination of humor and real analysis is top notch.
Also, which episode were you talking about? I thought of several! ;-)
Although, I feel compelled to add: During the bit about Oprah's campaigning on Nightline last night, the reporter repreated an excellent quote about celebrity endorsements:
"The thing Oprah, and other celebrities, can do for a candidate, is 'open the door' for voters (or, draw their attention). From there, it is entirely up to Obama to convince them to 'walk through the door' with him."
Well, now that was truly informative, and pretty good stuff! Some of the candidates are playing an interesting game of Russian roulette - they are slowly self distructing either themselves, or one of their competitors. Will be interesting!
SparklestheClown 4 years ago
Politico/Trekie...
Funny.
dsfast 4 years ago
apparently, my "reply" button doesn't work.
My bad.
inertia720 4 years ago
You make a brilliant point about the Oprah effect on polls, James...social desirability screws polls up ALL the time, and yet people never hear about it. I thought it was pretty well drilled into my head after all of those classes about research in social science, but even I forgot about it! Per usual, your combination of humor and real analysis is top notch.
Also, which episode were you talking about? I thought of several! ;-)
inertia720 4 years ago
Although, I feel compelled to add: During the bit about Oprah's campaigning on Nightline last night, the reporter repreated an excellent quote about celebrity endorsements:
"The thing Oprah, and other celebrities, can do for a candidate, is 'open the door' for voters (or, draw their attention). From there, it is entirely up to Obama to convince them to 'walk through the door' with him."
inertia720 4 years ago
Today is my Birthday December 11!
WiiMaster528 4 years ago
Happy Birthday! 2010 will be a great year for you as your birthday will be 12/11/10!
: )
RogCBrand 4 years ago
People like Bill, that's why. I certainly like him more than I like Oprah.
njsykora 4 years ago
Live long and prosper James!!!
:D
RogCBrand 4 years ago 2
Where are all the Ron Paul troofers? We miss their SCREAMING.
Regards,
The Sheeple
RogerOnTheRight 4 years ago
Someones been watching to many car commercials.
We'll take them,
The Little Deviants
RKLokh 4 years ago
Last I heard of them they were saying, "We will assimilate you, resistance is futile."
RogCBrand 4 years ago 2
I wonder if 7 of 9 would support Ron Paul?
If she showed up at some campaign event, I bet the polls would show more than 1%!
That critical bloc of "Trekkie" voters would get all sorts of press time, surely...
inertia720 4 years ago 2
LOL! That's for sure, as she'd also have an effect on the young male demographic too...
RogCBrand 4 years ago
Huckabee can attack back with this commercial:
"Mitt Romney's real name is... Willard."
The End.
budcali 4 years ago 4
Istant political death for Romney lol
RKLokh 4 years ago
Yeah, nice drift.
teemuruskeepaa 4 years ago
Wonderful transitions!
ofthekosmos 4 years ago 2
YES NERDARY!
bloodybonnie 4 years ago 2
We Are The World!
...of Star Trek
JXintheZ 4 years ago
Seven of Nine! YES!!! James, you're my new soul mate.
And the show's been great lately!
MaverickToro 4 years ago 2
You're getting good, real good James.
xleax 4 years ago 2