David Lauter

Virginia

Politics Columnist at Los Angeles Times

Politics columnist Los Angeles Times. Retired editor. Also @davidlauter.bsky.social. Look for my photos on Flickr.

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Biggest lesson from my four decades of covering politics: Prepare to be surprised

Nov 23, 2024 | latimes.com | David Lauter

Because they are all-or-nothing contests, American elections lend themselves to over-interpretation. In 1988, Republican Vice President George H.W. Bush defeated Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, winning more than 400 electoral votes — a mark that seemed routine at the time, but which no presidential candidate in either party has hit since. The election marked the third lopsided victory in a row for the Republicans. Analysts declared the GOP had a lock on the electoral college.
Why you should stop looking at 2024 election polls

Oct 20, 2024 | thedailynewsonline.com | David Lauter

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Why you should stop looking at 2024 election polls

Oct 20, 2024 | thelcn.com | David Lauter

WASHINGTON — I watch polls for a living. I have one piece of advice for the next few weeks: Stop. It’s not that polls are broken. Contrary to much criticism, surveys continue to provide remarkably accurate results and important insights into what different groups of voters think. kAmqFE >@DE A6@A=6 C6=6?E=6DD=J 4=:4<:?8 @? E96 =2E6DE[ 7C6D96DE DFCG6JD 2C6?’E =@@<:?8 7@C E92E] %96J H2?E E@ <?@H — :7 J@F’C6 C625:?8 E9:D[ J@F AC@323=J H2?E E@ <?@H — E96 @?6 2?DH6C E92E A@==D :?
Why you should stop looking at 2024 election polls in the coming weeks

Oct 19, 2024 | thebrunswicknews.com | David Lauter

WASHINGTON - I watch polls for a living. I have one piece of advice for the next few weeks: Stop. It's not that polls are broken. Contrary to much criticism, surveys continue to provide remarkably accurate results and important insights into what different groups of voters think.
Why you should stop looking at 2024 election polls in the coming weeks

Oct 19, 2024 | thederrick.com | David Lauter
Why you should stop looking at 2024 election polls in the coming weeks

Oct 19, 2024 | miamiherald.com | David Lauter

WASHINGTON - I watch polls for a living. I have one piece of advice for the next few weeks: Stop. It's not that polls are broken. Contrary to much criticism, surveys continue to provide remarkably accurate results and important insights into what different groups of voters think. But most people relentlessly clicking on the latest, freshest surveys aren't looking for that.
What you need to understand about 2024 election polls in the next few weeks

Oct 19, 2024 | latimes.com | David Lauter

I watch polls for a living. I have one piece of advice for the next few weeks: Stop. It’s not that polls are broken. Contrary to much criticism, surveys continue to provide remarkably accurate results and important insights into what different groups of voters think. But most people relentlessly clicking on the latest, freshest surveys aren’t looking for that.
Why You Should Stop Looking At 2024 Election Polls In The Coming Weeks - Los Angeles Times

Oct 19, 2024 | everand.com | David Lauter

WASHINGTON — I watch polls for a living. I have one piece of advice for the next few weeks: Stop. It’s not that polls are broken. Contrary to much criticism, surveys continue to provide remarkably accurate results and important insights into what different groups of voters think. But most people relentlessly clicking on the latest, freshest surveys aren’t looking for that.
‘All politics is local’? Not in this election

Oct 12, 2024 | seattletimes.com | David Lauter

WASHINGTON — Asked at a candidate debate this week about President Joe Biden’s border policies, Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez didn’t hesitate. “My seriousness in taking on the Biden administration’s failed border security policies” has been key to congressional action on the subject, she said.
All politics are local? Not in this election

Oct 12, 2024 | thebrunswicknews.com | David Lauter

By David Lauter, Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON - Asked at a candidate debate this week about President Joe Biden's border policies, Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez didn't hesitate. "My seriousness in taking on the Biden administration's failed border security policies" has been key to congressional action on the subject, she said. "It's not racist to want to secure the southern border."