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In response to "Repeat to yourself that national polls mean nothing right now. " by iSpam

All things being equal, would you rather be the guy up by more than double or one of the rest?

Posted by David (aka David) Jan 26 '16, 07:54

Exactly.

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Since results flip after Iowa the underdog is in as good a position as anyone. -- nm - Max Jan 26, 08:01
but they're not equal is my point. - iSpam Jan 26, 07:56 8
- Your point isn't well founded is my point. You're comparing relatively close races against one with a clear frontrunner. -- nm - David Jan 26, 07:59 7
  - And if the Republican primary was a one day national voting, it would be a great indicator but that's not how it works. - spamlet Jan 26, 08:03 6
    - First of all, I wish it were anything but true. Second of all, I believe you guys are falling victim to belief in a historical behavior no longer in p - David Jan 26, 08:08 5
      - FYI, offshore wagering odds - Strongbad Jan 26, 08:16 2
        
        And that Trump # is a lot of "Logic says this shouldn't have a prayer of happening, but that's been the last 7 months...." -- nm - Will Hunting Jan 26, 08:19
        
        That's actually very reasonable all the way around. - David Jan 26, 08:19
      - Could it be that David has learned from his Star Wars: The Force Awakens experience!?! -- nm - Spawn Jan 26, 08:13 1
        
        I'd rather have the right logic and the wrong outcome than vice versa. -- nm - David Jan 26, 08:15

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