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1. Who made up the "universe" or polling population of this particular poll? Readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal made up this universe. 2. If 25% of people say they are supporting Bernie Sanders and the sampling error is 4.8%, what is the actual range of Sanders's support? 20.2-29.8 3. Using the margin of error, describe a possible scenario in which Sanders would not win, but still fits the polls data. Biden could be leading by a lot and Sanders could be second. 4. What were the results found in earlier polls taken in Nevada this year? Both showed that the state was torn between Biden and Sanders, 5. What changes took place in Nevada's candidate selection after 2004? It switched from primaries to Caucuses and is now much earlier in the cycle. 6. Why does FiveThirtyEight say that it's harder to poll people in Nevada? It is just harder to talk to people because more of them work longer hours or are transient. 7. Why is it easier to poll the Iowa caucuses...

1.  What was Lt Colonol Alexander Vindman's job in the bureaucracy? He was a top Ukraine experton the National Security Council. 2. What did Vindman testify during the impeachment investigation? He testified that he found Trump's phone call inappropriate and that to demand foreign aid in an investigation is improper. 3. What did the White House do to Vindman and his brother? Vindman was removed from his post at the White House and his brother has been reassigned. 4. How is the White House justifying this action? It says this is part of a broader shrinking of the White House staff. 5. Why does the author argue that this creates a danger for other civil servants? He argues that this will make people even more fearful of speaking out. 6. What was Gordon Sondland's job in the Trump Administration? He was ambassador to the EU. 7. What did Ambassador Sondland testify during the impeachment investigation? He testified that there was quid-pro-quo. 8. What was Sondland's ...

1.What's the difference between Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the primary calendar? Phase one has very little actual delegates, but could have a great overall impact on the whole race. Phase two, however, has well over half of the delegates. 2. Which four states get to vote first, separated roughly into one each week? In order, Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina, get to vote first. 3. There are few delegates available in these four states, why are the primaries so important? They provide a source of attention as there are no other contests going on, as well as they show who could actually win the race. 4. How many delegates are available in Phase 2? More than 60% are available. 2286 5. Which regions are holding most of their primaries on Super Tuesday? The south, new england, west, midwest, Texas and California are all holding most of their primaries. 6. How many primaries are held the following week on March 10? And how many on March 17? On march 10th 6th are held. On ...