On this episode of Everything is Golden, Bo welcomes his longtime friend and renowned pollster Raghavan Mayur, founder of Technometrica. They discuss Mayur's impressive track record of accurate polling, particularly in the past five presidential cycles. Mayur explains the methodologies that make for reliable polls and sheds light on why national polls often favor Democratic candidates. The conversation also covers swing states, the role of enthusiasm in elections, and the significance of likely voter models. Golden and Mayur delve into specific battleground states like Wisconsin and the importance of key issues such as the economy, immigration, and crime. They also discuss the potential impact of Kamala Harris's nomination on the Democratic vote and point out the dissatisfaction among some grassroots Democrats. Golden promises more insightful discussions with Mayur in future episodes, including a deeper dive into Senate races and the controversial topic of abortion in politics.
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