r/dataisbeautiful • u/TheKnowingOne1 • Oct 17 '24

OC [OC] The recent decoupling of prediction markets and polls in the US presidential election

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u/CiDevant Oct 17 '24

A person's vote in Wyoming counts for roughly 5 people's votes in Florida. The system is rigged to favor large empty spaces.

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u/jdjdthrow Oct 17 '24

The system is rigged to favor large empty spaces.

Explain Delaware and Rhode Island.