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Hasty Generalization

The Definition

Drawing a broad political conclusion based on a tiny sample of voters or events.

The Explanation

Pundits often extrapolate the mood of the entire country based on a few interviews in a diner, leading to terribly inaccurate political forecasts.

Political Example

After interviewing three angry voters in a specific rural county, the analyst declared on national television that the entire working class had abandoned the incumbent party.