  The Monkey Cage asks
Will Rex Tillerson be confirmed by the Senate as secretary of state before 30 April 2017?
Started
Dec 27, 2016 06:00PM UTC
Closed Feb 01, 2017 06:00PM UTC
Closed Feb 01, 2017 06:00PM UTC
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This question was closed as "yes" with an end date of 1 February 2017 (NY Times).
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President-elect Trump has announced ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his pick for secretary of state. Tillerson's ties to Russia have led to criticism of his nomination by both Republicans and Democrats (Washington Post, Politico)." Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.
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President-elect Trump has announced ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his pick for secretary of state. Tillerson's ties to Russia have led to criticism of his nomination by both Republicans and Democrats (Washington Post, Politico)." Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.
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| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 99.00% | |
| No | 1.00% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
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| Number of Forecasters | 817 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 125 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 1310 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 349 | |
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| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | average |
