Tag: Elections
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North Dakota’s Age Limit for Congressional Candidates: A Move Toward Modern Democracy?
In a significant move, North Dakota voters have opted to cap the age of congressional candidates at 81 years. The decision reflects a growing concern among citizens about elder leaders holding key governmental positions past their prime, a reflection of what’s often referred to as ‘gerontocracy’—a society governed by old people. But is this age…
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Understanding the Complexities of The Economist’s Presidential Forecast
The Economist has always stood out for its rigorous approach to predicting election outcomes. Their latest model for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election dives deep into statistical methods, incorporating variables such as GDP growth, net approval ratings, and advanced statistical techniques like MCMC (Markov Chain Monte Carlo) methods. However, the predictive power and ultimate utility…