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The tactical fallacy
More and more pundits are jumping on the Democrats/Obama-are-in-trouble-due-to-bad-messaging bandwagon (for recent examples, see here, here, here, and here). What we’re observing is a classic example of what you might call the tactical fallacy. Here’s how it works: 1. Pundits and reporters closely observe the behavior of candidates and parties, focusing on the tactics they
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Brendan Nyhan Sep 1, 2010 at 10:52am From my Twitter feed (8/30-9/1) BrendanNyhan Aug 31, 2010 at 7:45pm Yet more Dems-are-in-trouble-due-to-bad-messaging nonsense http://j.mp/d7TSKT Reality: No one’s spin would have worked in this environment Drew Westen: What Created the Populist Explosion and How Democrats Can Avoid the Shrapnel in November Republicans are running Tea Party candidates
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Brendan Nyhan Aug 30, 2010 at 9:26pm From my Twitter feed (8/27-8/30) BrendanNyhan Aug 30, 2010 at 2:25pm Not a fan of “____ and bin Laden agree” genre whether it’s Palin on NYC Islamic center or Dems opposing war in Iraq http://j.mp/bVFH02 The New York Times > Log In BrendanNyhan Aug 30, 2010 at 2:24pm
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Brendan Nyhan Aug 27, 2010 at 12:58pm From my Twitter feed (8/25-8/27) BrendanNyhan Aug 27, 2010 at 5:57am Politifact quotes me in article exploring why public belief in the Obama Muslim myth has increased http://j.mp/aK9tkD PolitiFact | Why do so many people think Obama is a Muslim? President Barack Obama has declared himself a Christian.
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Brendan Nyhan Aug 25, 2010 at 1:35pm From my Twitter feed (8/23-8/25) BrendanNyhan Aug 25, 2010 at 6:34am Judis addresses critics of TNR cover story on Obama: http://j.mp/cpizSk My response is appended to my initial critique: http://j.mp/aFHzmJ Defending ‘The Unnecessary Fall Of Barack Obama’ | The New Republic The New Republic covers politics, culture, and
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Pundits blame the victims on Obama Muslim myth
Last week, a Pew Research Center poll was released that showed an increase in the proportion of Americans who falsely believe President Obama is a Muslim. The conversation since then has largely focused on the failings of the public. Slate’s Jack Shafer, for instance, said adherents of the Muslim myth are “imagining things” and pointed
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Brendan Nyhan Aug 23, 2010 at 12:46pm From my Twitter feed (8/20-8/23) BrendanNyhan Aug 22, 2010 at 6:40pm Time poll found 46% (!) of Republicans endorsed Obama Muslim myth. Pew estimate was 31% for GOP, but it had diff. wording http://j.mp/dob7uV Poll: 46% of GOP thinks Obama’s Muslim – Josh Gerstein – POLITICO.com Josh Gerstein:
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Brendan Nyhan Aug 20, 2010 at 12:36pm From my Twitter feed (8/18-8/20) BrendanNyhan Aug 20, 2010 at 5:33am Claim that GWB is 6 points more popular than Obama in key dists. http://j.mp/9uV6x1 Not sure I believe – Obama up 7 on favorability in July Bush More Popular Than Obama in Key Districts? Political news, polls
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New Pew poll: Obama Muslim myth on the rise
The Pew Research Center released a new poll this morning updating its measure of public belief in the misperception that President Obama is a Muslim (coverage: NYT, WP, AP). The news is not good — belief that Obama is a Muslim increased from 11% in March 2009 to 18% now, while belief that Obama is
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From my Twitter feed (8/16-8/18) BrendanNyhan with 1 source BrendanNyhan Latest Gallup generic poll showing Republicans up by seven points likely to exaggerate GOP advantage http://j.mp/cM8W77 Pollster.com – Political Surveys and Election Polls, Trends, Charts and Analysis 2 minutes ago BrendanNyhan Updated post to cover Beck saying FDA examination of Avastin is a “death panel”