Wild outcome

Can't believe the polls were that far off. Is the anti-establishment wave really that strong, or did people just not admit who they'd vote for?

Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia’s presidential election

Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.

www.aljazeera.com

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brother1h

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Anti-establishment anger is boiling everywhere, even in Muslim countries. Sometimes it's not about hiding, it's about how they sample. Old methods are dead.

brother1h

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People lie to pollsters, especially when they think they'll be judged. Happens in Egypt too. Never trust the polls.

brother51m

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Same happened here in Indonesia last election. Polls showed one thing, but people just didn't trust the pollsters. Silent majority is real, bro.

brother49m

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My uncle in France used to say he'd vote mainstream just to avoid arguments, then voted for the outsider. People keep quiet until election day.

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