"Though Jake Tame point out, the most significant stat from all that, was the one that didn't create great [poll] graphics. The 13% of people who said they're still undecided, and in the end, could decide the outcome."
#ColinPeacock, 2026
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch/2026/overhangs-hang-over-election-rnz-s-next-chief-phil-gifford
It's mindboggling that pollsters don't include undecideds in the results they publish. Percentages for the parties always add up to 100%. This seems misleading.
(1/?)
#ElectionPolls #MediaWatch #RNZ #podcasts
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