The difference between polls and the much-touted alternative methods of reading the runes is simple – they’re transparentAn election campaign is in some ways similar to a sporting event: the success or failure of a campaign is defined by the expectations you maintain as you go into it. whether you are Brazil and lose in the semifinals of a World Cup,the campaign is a failure. But whether you are England and lose in the semifinals of a World Cup, jubilant (extremely joyful) fans would welcome returning heroes at Heathrow.On the expectations front, and the Oldham West and Royton byelection is a victory for Jeremy Corbyn.
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Source: theguardian.com