Trump is super unpopular. So why don't Democrats have a bigger lead?
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- #Sports Analytics
- #Midterm Elections
- #Polling Data
- Democrats lead by 5.7 points on the generic ballot despite Trump's disapproval, which is less than the 7.6-point lead at this time in the 2018 midterms.
- Trump's approval rating has hit a new low of 39.3% in his second term, making him the second most unpopular president in recent midterm cycles after George W. Bush in 2006.
- Two new models are in development: PELE, a soccer rating system for World Cup projections launching in early-mid May, and a midterms model expected in June or July.
- Posting volume may decrease slightly leading up to Memorial Day as work on the models intensifies, with increased activity planned from June through November.
- The article also covers a segment on the game theory behind baseball's automated strike zone, reflecting its 'cerebral' and analytical theme.