'One could argue these are mistakes, but based on the consistent displays of data supporting one viewpoint, I think these are likely the result of someone with real statistical training who is using data in a very specific way to make a point.'
Less politely, a misleading point. Even less politely, an lie.
You should definitely be wary in any sort of graph that gets thrown up on the TV screen, but if it's on Fox News you should, frankly, assume it's trying to make a point and play the game to figure out how it's been distorted to do so.
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Depending on where you land in the political spectrum you may either love or despise Fox News. But regardless of your political affiliation, you have to recognize that their statisticians are well-tra…
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And I should have h/t'ed +Paula Jones.