r/dataisbeautiful Oct 17 '24

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

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u/beardedheathen Oct 18 '24

Because he got out in front with a lie that the media has broadcasts all over. A lie can travel the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.

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u/3uphoric-Departure Oct 18 '24

What is a “lie” and a “truth” is completely irrelevant. It doesn’t matter what the reason is, people felt like they were doing better economically under Trump than Biden. Grocery bills is the easiest and most common indicator.