I have held this same view that polls are skewed to reflect whom ever wants to project their own political ideals. After earning my Masters in public administration and PhD in management in organizational leadership, I have learned and observed “polls” that were bought to ensure a particular outcome. We always need to be aware that most polls are unworthy of publication. Ask these questions: 1) who paid for the poll; 2) what was the sample a) how many people b) what areas were included c) what groups were excluded, 3) who were the principals of the study; 4) was it peer-reviewed. 5) can it be replicated? These are just a few important tenets off the top of my head that seem to be violated over and over.
When Hillary was running against Trump, I got a poll phone call. Asked me my gender, age group and political affiliation, which is Independent. When they asked if I was voting for Hillary, I said no. They hung up. So they probably didn't count me because they didn't get the answer they were looking for. I've never believed a poll since.
These polls have NEVER been truthful. They only poll certain people that they think fit their purpose. I experienced it first hand many years ago on a Dan Rather exit poll. I watched what the "pollster" did and who they interviewed. When I approached and asked exactly what and who for they were polling, they said. So I asked why didn't you poll me. But you see I was a younger white female who looks acts and talks untra conservative. So she was "forced" to interview me but threw that paperwork away when I walked away. I watched her tear it off and discard it. Said to myself "bitch" but didn't go back and confront her. Now that I am old and more outspoken, I would have acted differently. Once you experience the fraud, corruption and lies of the government, the court system and the medical system including pharma, you become a different person.
Who is behind the Vigilant Fox? I’ve done a search but I don’t know if what I found is correct. Why can’t we have a name or a group identified as to where this is coming from? I listen to Victor Davis Hanson often and he seems to be ‘right on’. But some of the things from the Vigilant Fox I’m not so sure about. Everyone has a view or opinion. Reading different views is good. But not identifying yourself as you give reports is not something I understand. So I would like to know who is behind the Diligent Fox.
anonymity is a technique used by most of the Founding Fathers of this great nation, the USA! People like to harass authors these days, and chase them down and hound them half to death. Just look at what they did to Elon Musk & his dealerships!
Anyone who has taken Psych 101 or statistics knows that how you ask a question can totally steer the answer. Polls are a joke, as was clear as day in this last election.
VDH is right as usual. Polls are skewed as to who payed for them, who to ask and which questions to use. Normal Americans are now completely wise to this infantile game that they play.
The propaganda machine has been active for years now! We need more of your brilliant insight and hope more honest pollsters will tell the truth. Frankly I never pay attention to the polls from clearly the left.
I used Grok to investigate the claims. Here are the results:
Hanson’s claims are accurate: major polls (NYT: 37%, WaPo: 34%, NPR/Marist: ~33-37%) under-sampled 2024 Trump voters compared to his 50.5% vote share. Adjusting these polls to reflect a 50.5% Trump voter sample, Trump’s approval rating increases from ~41-42% to 51-52% as of late April 2025. This estimate assumes 85% approval among Trump voters and aligns with higher figures from Republican-leaning polls (e.g., Rasmussen). However, economic concerns and tariff backlash suggest volatility, and approval could range from 49-54% depending on assumptions about voter sentiment. For precise data, consult original poll methodologies or follow ongoing aggregates like VoteHub or RealClearPolitics.
Let's be clear- ALL the polls mentioned place Trump at above 50% approval, once the figures are adjusted to reflect the removal of disinformation polling techniques.
I have held this same view that polls are skewed to reflect whom ever wants to project their own political ideals. After earning my Masters in public administration and PhD in management in organizational leadership, I have learned and observed “polls” that were bought to ensure a particular outcome. We always need to be aware that most polls are unworthy of publication. Ask these questions: 1) who paid for the poll; 2) what was the sample a) how many people b) what areas were included c) what groups were excluded, 3) who were the principals of the study; 4) was it peer-reviewed. 5) can it be replicated? These are just a few important tenets off the top of my head that seem to be violated over and over.
1000%
Any aspect of it can, and is, manipulated as needed.
Thank you for this, it’s been a non stop kill Trump battle cry from the moment Trump announced his candidacy. He scares the bejesus otta them.
When he isn't being entertainingly comical.
He's fun...they are not. It would drive any exhibitionist crazy, which they are.
I wouldn't pay to get either of their channels.
Ditto
And if you ask anyone what are some factual reasons they have TDS, they just stare at you. They can't name a thing except to say "hate Trump."
Rush taught us years ago that polls are designed to sway, not record, opinion. He who pays the pollster calls the tune.
The results of polls have always been designated by those who fund them.
Real shepherds will eventually lead them to a shearing or their slaughter.
When Hillary was running against Trump, I got a poll phone call. Asked me my gender, age group and political affiliation, which is Independent. When they asked if I was voting for Hillary, I said no. They hung up. So they probably didn't count me because they didn't get the answer they were looking for. I've never believed a poll since.
She believed the polls and lost by a landslide!
These polls have NEVER been truthful. They only poll certain people that they think fit their purpose. I experienced it first hand many years ago on a Dan Rather exit poll. I watched what the "pollster" did and who they interviewed. When I approached and asked exactly what and who for they were polling, they said. So I asked why didn't you poll me. But you see I was a younger white female who looks acts and talks untra conservative. So she was "forced" to interview me but threw that paperwork away when I walked away. I watched her tear it off and discard it. Said to myself "bitch" but didn't go back and confront her. Now that I am old and more outspoken, I would have acted differently. Once you experience the fraud, corruption and lies of the government, the court system and the medical system including pharma, you become a different person.
Who is behind the Vigilant Fox? I’ve done a search but I don’t know if what I found is correct. Why can’t we have a name or a group identified as to where this is coming from? I listen to Victor Davis Hanson often and he seems to be ‘right on’. But some of the things from the Vigilant Fox I’m not so sure about. Everyone has a view or opinion. Reading different views is good. But not identifying yourself as you give reports is not something I understand. So I would like to know who is behind the Diligent Fox.
anonymity is a technique used by most of the Founding Fathers of this great nation, the USA! People like to harass authors these days, and chase them down and hound them half to death. Just look at what they did to Elon Musk & his dealerships!
all because they disagree with a message....
I prefer that anonymity be used any day.
It might be a person with a cape and mask who fights grime at night.
What does it matter?
Who cares?
Anyone who has taken Psych 101 or statistics knows that how you ask a question can totally steer the answer. Polls are a joke, as was clear as day in this last election.
VDH is right as usual. Polls are skewed as to who payed for them, who to ask and which questions to use. Normal Americans are now completely wise to this infantile game that they play.
Nice to see this info out again, but nothing has changed. Libs always lie, about nearly everything.
Wake up. It is not "Libs" vs conservatives. It' globalists creating division, hysteria and mass social manipulation.
steering people where [they] want them to go, curating MSM news... we know. mass hypnosis.
The propaganda machine has been active for years now! We need more of your brilliant insight and hope more honest pollsters will tell the truth. Frankly I never pay attention to the polls from clearly the left.
Fake polls, fake news, both psyops.
Hanson need not warn me
I walked from MSM in '68 following Tet
Since then,
I have not seen any reason to believe I was wrong
polls can help support election fraud....
I used Grok to investigate the claims. Here are the results:
Hanson’s claims are accurate: major polls (NYT: 37%, WaPo: 34%, NPR/Marist: ~33-37%) under-sampled 2024 Trump voters compared to his 50.5% vote share. Adjusting these polls to reflect a 50.5% Trump voter sample, Trump’s approval rating increases from ~41-42% to 51-52% as of late April 2025. This estimate assumes 85% approval among Trump voters and aligns with higher figures from Republican-leaning polls (e.g., Rasmussen). However, economic concerns and tariff backlash suggest volatility, and approval could range from 49-54% depending on assumptions about voter sentiment. For precise data, consult original poll methodologies or follow ongoing aggregates like VoteHub or RealClearPolitics.
Let's be clear- ALL the polls mentioned place Trump at above 50% approval, once the figures are adjusted to reflect the removal of disinformation polling techniques.