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What in the fuck is going on with BadEmpanada? (hexbear.net)

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I know I’ve expressed dislike for the guy in the past, but seriously? I thought for even something like this, he would at least have a good take on it.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

There is zero reason to do this. What are the estimates based on? Why estimate percentages at all? Just count the votes and give us the corresponding percentages.

This question is basically, "why ever do a projection or estimate?" The answer is, "because you don't have all the data". In that same CNE announcement they said 80% of results had been transmitted.

You're telling me they knew the exact total number of votes but not the exact number of votes each candidate got?

They seem to have estimated turnout as well, which makes sense given that the final count wasn't done.

But somehow still had enough information to estimate percentages closely matching the final results?

CNE's Aug 2 results announcement gave Maduro a nearly 1% higher victory.

That's irrelevant to whether Maduro cheated or not though.

Double standards such as those applied to Venezuela operate primarily by distorting perceptions through emphasis.