John McLaughlin | Pollster | 10-20-25

Sid & Friends In The Morning

77 WABC

Sports, Comedy, News

4.2 • 827 Ratings

🗓️ 20 October 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Pollster John McLaughlin join Sid to offer his insight into the intricacies and challenges of polling in elections. John shares insights on the current political landscape in New York City, explaining the fluctuating voter turnout and analyzing various poll numbers related to the upcoming mayoral election. The discussion touches on the standing of candidates such as Curtis and Cuomo against front-runner Mamdani. McLaughlin underscores the importance of strategic decision-making in the race, while Sid expresses concerns about the potential impact on suburban Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Listen up.
0:01.0	Huh? That means you.
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0:30.3	In the Premier League, everyone pushes their hardest to win.
0:33.1	And now it's your turn.
0:34.1	With their EPL fantasy challenge, Coca-Cola are giving you a chance to win big by beating the best. All you have to do is build a team based on rules set by an icon. And to help you on your way, I've got a tip to help you build your team. Make sure you keep an eye on fixtures. Who are the players up against next? Sometimes it's not about form. Like there are some players that, for whatever reason, always play well against certain teams.
0:57.1	To do your research.
0:58.4	To get involved in the EPL Fantasy Challenge, all you've got to do is grab a Coke and scan the code on the pack.
1:03.9	Just by playing, you get a chance to win Coke swag or vouchers.
1:07.5	But if you beat the icon who set the rules, you could win vintage Coca-Cola jerseys,
1:12.7	Premier League tickets, and more. So go ahead and get involved. Grab a Coke, drink it in.
1:18.5	John McLaughlin is the best pollster in the world. He's out of Rockland County. He'll be very excited
1:23.5	to know that I've been asked by the King of Rockland County, Mike Lawler, to host some event
1:29.1	December 5th in Rockland County. I'm hosting like seven events in the next two months.
1:35.0	So I'll be back in your neck of the woods hosting some event, and maybe this year,
1:39.5	Tim McCarthy will come. Yeah, he should. It's not a far drive.
1:45.3	By the way, you may have to move up there because you live in the city right now. And with Mayor Lachman Dami, you're going to have a problem. Believe me, I know, and, you know, I got two nieces, and my sister used to live in New City. So I know Rockland County very well. my niece,
1:59.1	Daniela.
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