While many predicted late and very close results, the Republican candidate’s hands-down victory was confirmed very quickly. But how could the polls miss the vote for the former president? The answer with Mathias Penguilly, data journalist at L’Express.
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Charlotte Baris: Obviously, it was impossible to miss the re-election of Donald Trump, who will therefore return to the White House in January. And let me tell you some behind the scenes of an editorial team. Before Tuesday’s vote, L’Express was preparing for several days of waiting, appeals, virulent speeches and even possible violence, until the winner was announced.
The journalists had organized themselves to be available over wider time slots and were already wondering about possible interviews to be carried out. However, around 7 a.m. Paris time, while the final result has not yet been announced…
Journalist France 24 : A member of Kamala Harris’ campaign just spoke out to say that she will not be speaking tonight.
Charlotte Baris: Donald Trump is preparing to give a speech to his supporters in Florida. Finally, within a few hours, the new president was known. But above all, the Republican candidate’s scores surprise almost everyone. So why did the polls fail to predict this scenario? To respond, I welcome a voice that you know at La Loupe, that of Mathias Penguilly.
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