Archive for December 21st, 2020

So, how will the Georgia elections turn out?

December 21, 2020

Yesterday, we posted a summary of the polls & odds re: Georgia’s Senate runoff elections.

In a nutshell: Polls have Perdue & Loeffler up by a couple of points; betting markets have GOP odds of avoiding a Dem sweep at 75-25; stock market has been “melting up”

A couple of loyal readers have asked me — given the data — how do I think the election will turn out?

Keeping in mind that I’m nothing more than a curious, analytical guy with no particular political expertise or inside info …

My answer: I’m scoring the odds at 60-40 that the Dems sweep both seats.

Here’s my logic…

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Dec. 21: COVID Data Dashboard

December 21, 2020

324,869 Deaths-to-Date

1,414 Daily New Deaths  (peak 3,156 Dec. 9)
> 7-day average 2,630      (peak 2,630 Dec. 20)

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Confirmed Cases
183,223 New Cases
> 7-day average  207,751

Currently Hospitalized
113,663
 Current level
> 7-day average 113,235

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