538’s Shocking Election Prediction Revealed!

Trump's Campaign Manager Criticized ABC's 538 Election Model, Calling It a "Suppression Tool.

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The 538 Model, Which Favored Biden Before He Dropped Out, Now Predicts a 59% Chance of Kamala Harris Defeating Trump.

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ABC Reworked the 538 Model After Biden's Exit but Has Not Been Transparent About the Changes.

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ABC Sources Say the 538 Team Was Restricted From Discussing the Model's Changes Publicly.

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The 538 Model Has Faced Criticism Since 2016, Especially After It Favored Hillary Clinton Over Trump.

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Nate Silver, the Site's Founder, Criticized the New Model for Overemphasizing Election Fundamentals.

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The Model Was Taken Offline When Biden Dropped Out and Only Returned After the Democratic National Convention.

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Nate Cohn of the New York Times Called for Greater Transparency in the New 538 Model.

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