Readers may recall President Trump issued a flurry of lawsuits as he took office, and among them was a lawsuit against Selzer & Co, a now defunct but respected firm in the polling business.
Today I learned the suit was dismissed by the judge.
A federal court dismissed a lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer over her pre-election poll showing Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in Iowa during the final days of the 2024 campaign. …
“I am pleased to see this lawsuit has been dismissed. The First Amendment’s protection for free speech and a free press held strong,” Selzer said Thursday. “I know that I did nothing wrong and I am glad the court also concluded that there was never a valid legal claim.” [kcrg.com]
That slightly sweetens a career termination that included estimating Harris lead Trump by three points three days before Election Day. Trump beat Harris in Iowa by thirteen points, a result which must have Selzer’s career off with fewer regrets.
And gives the First Amendment more of a commanding advantage over lawsuit-happy politicians.
