Episode 318: Inside The New Mexico Governor Race Numbers

A seven point lead sounds decisive until you look under the hood. We walk through a new New Mexico governor poll and explain why the details matter: 1,125 interviews, 100% phone survey work, nine days in the field, and a tight margin of error. From there, we get practical about what the numbers actually mean for Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull, including name ID, the money gap, and why “undecided” often hides softer preferences that only show up late. Next, we zoom in on the parts of the crosstab...