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They've been calling most of the states quicker than Sky and the BBC.
Yep - but that is presumably because NBC are calling quicker than Fox and ABC. CNN are calling much, much later.
The key thing to remember about this stuff is it is based on network's projection models - using both exit polling and often relatively small returns from counties within the state. Different networks have different models, and take differing levels of risk. It isn't like UK elections where there is a speed issue in reporting declarations - it is a prediction or a projection - not a fact report.
noggin
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dvboy posted:
noggin posted:
Why are ITV bothering? Their opening was dire. The first package was on NBC News more than the election...
They've been calling most of the states quicker than Sky and the BBC.
Yep - but that is presumably because NBC are calling quicker than Fox and ABC. CNN are calling much, much later.
The key thing to remember about this stuff is it is based on network's projection models - using both exit polling and often relatively small returns from counties within the state. Different networks have different models, and take differing levels of risk. It isn't like UK elections where there is a speed issue in reporting declarations - it is a prediction or a projection - not a fact report.