[smt88]

The purpose of statistical coverage of elections is to tell campaigns what their strengths and weaknesses are and to entertain the rest of us.

Since we don't run campaigns, the only value is entertainment. But that's not a negligible value for a lot of people.

[ks2048]

I agree it's mainly entertainment, but it also affects a lot of people "involved" in campaigns who aren't "running" them - mainly people donating their money or time.