Surveys and polls in politics raise questions of design
Guido H. Stempel II, professor emeritus of journalism at Ohio University, critiques survey practices in political coverage. He argues many polls lack transparency about who funded, who sampled, and how questions were worded. He warns voters to scrutinize results and consider sampling error and methodology.
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Biden as Obama wingman in Beau Biden funeral remarks
President Obama praised Joe Biden as a loyal partner while attending Beau Biden's funeral noting his brotherly bond and policy partnership. The piece contrasts Biden's long Senate service, diplomatic role, and popular appeal with Hillary Clinton's elevated candidacy, amid 2016 race talk and Democratic power dynamics.
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Why are assault weapon sales jumping in America
A look at why AR 15 style rifles and other assault weapons remain popular despite bans and policy shifts. The piece cites political expression, forbidden-fruit appeal, and recreational shooting as core drivers, noting industry data and expert commentary from analysts and journalists.
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Behemoth retailers cut delivery to prop up profits
Analysts cite Wal-Mart McDonald s and USPS as examples of price cuts and service reductions fueling declines. The USPS slowed first class delivery and plans to shut or merge 82 regional plants in 2015, sparking worker-led calls for a public postal service revival via the Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service.
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