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mr715

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3. Yeah but insider polls manipulate results.

Reply to RandySF (Reply #2)

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 07:46 PM

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They might show it as close or tied so Hinson can fundraise and have that on-so-popular desperation pitch.

It certainly suggests Hinson is vulnerable. But again, the 2% lead isn't really a lead. It is a difference in % explainable by chance in the polling population.

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IA-SEN: Hinson leads Turek by 2% in Republican poll. [View all] RandySF Saturday OP

Since it is a GOP poll, IDK what this means. mr715 Saturday #1

To me it means Hinson is in trouble RandySF Saturday #2

Yeah but insider polls manipulate results. mr715 Saturday #3