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The quote says that early polling in governor races tends to be a useful indicator of who will ultimately win. It compares this to early polling in Senate races and presents both as fairly reliable signals. The main point is that early numbers can help predict the final outcome.
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About Harry Enten
American journalist and data analyst
Harry Joe Enten is an American journalist and data analyst. He is the Chief Data Analyst for CNN and hosts CNN’s Margins of Error podcast. He previously worked as a senior political writer and analyst at FiveThirtyEight. He is often described as part of a newer wave of political journalists who rely on data-driven reporting rather than covering campaigns from the trail.
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