Critical Analysis

1. According to this poll, if the election were held tomorrow, which candidate would have more support?

2. With what demographic groups (Age, Race, Education, Party) does Biden have strong support?

3. Why do you think that is?

4. With what demographic groups (Age, Race, Education, Party) does Trump have strong support?

5. Why do you think that is?

6. In recent presidential elections, Democrats have trailed Republicans in support from males. The last time Democrats got more male support than Republicans was in 2008. Currently, Biden has more male support than Trump. Why do you think that is?

7. Which candidate has more support from their own party?

8. Explain why it is possible that one U.S. presidential candidate could receive more support than another but still lose the election?

9. Describe the three main reasons Biden is winning by so much.

10. Explain how this polling data might impact other elections like the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and state Governor races.

11. Do you think Biden will win the election and if so do you think Biden will become the next president?

    Learning Extension

    Read more about the Economist/You Gov poll.

    Action Extension

    Answer the poll question yourself and then compare your demographics to those in the polling data. Then make sure to vote. If you can’t vote, make sure someone who can does.

    Visual Extension