My understanding is that this particular poll uses the same 3,000 person sample every day. So, any movement in the poll is a genuine reflection of somebody’s mind being changed. So frankly, its a good sign to see such small movement after the hot mic story.
This poll is of 3000 people, but poll about 400 each day. HOWEVER, they are given 7 days to respond. Thus, the “hot mic” etc... will not show up until the 15th of Oct or so.....The results past that which included debate will be October 18th or so..So expect to go up a little for VP debate results trickling in..then down for the “hot mic” then settle up hopefully again...But on average a 9 day lag
And how do we know that? Because they say it’s so? IMO it’s the perfect way to shape opinion and control the psychological state of people who believe they’re actually making the calls. Where are the checks and balances? Wid liberals believe polls from a bunch if conservative media and polling conglomerates? No. So why should this be any different.
Just my 2 cents.