The media says it and all Americans believe the media. So it is correct, right?
Same thing happened in the 2004 elections, "Dead heat". Then "Kerry was the leader".
It amazes me how many base their political philosophy on CNN, MSN, Foxnews, and what "The Government" tells them.
I don't like Obama at all, but if Americans eventually catch on to the fact one party owns 3/3 of the government, it will make a rookie Senator electable.
McCain continues the 3/3 power for one party, which is why even though I agree with his viewpoints more, I wouldn't vote for him.
So I will waste my vote on either Bob Barr or Ron Paul.
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willie, its been proven time and time again you cant trust what the media says. mccain could be up 10, obama could be up 10, who knows. media is big biz looking out for itself. they will say things that may not be true to get ratings. ratings equal money from advertisers.
the only poll i would look for is a poll from a proven unbiased source.
the only poll i would look for is a poll from a proven unbiased source.
Willie, polls had Kerry ahead or a dead heat in the final few months. No one thought Bush was going to take it again. Only those who voted for him the first time did.
Parties aside. The media spun it and it was incorrect in the end. Let me try and dig up a few articles if I can.
Scientific polls are remarkably accurate in forecasting results, this can't be denied. There are very few exceptions to this rule.
Of course, they're or qualified based on "if the election were held today". The polling data can and will change between now and election day. But the polls on election eve will be accurate.
Of course, they're or qualified based on "if the election were held today". The polling data can and will change between now and election day. But the polls on election eve will be accurate.
In statistical sampling, there is a built in margin of error. Do you think a statistical sample yields an absolute result?
One of the silliest arguments I've seen in some time.
I know who I'm voting for too. What does that have to do with the type of cheese the moon is made of? Do you think everyone has already decided? Do you think nobody will change their mind?
It is against the best interest of the media to call this a runaway race, whether it is or not. If they called this election a foregone conclusion, the media outlets would lose the majority of their viewing audience who are tuning in just for these elections...I haven't seen an election yet that CNN, FOX or anybody else has called a "runaway, go on home there's nothing to see here"..Ain't gonna happen.
Exit polls were horribly wrong, and I don't see how they can be considered the most accurate. They pick a few polling places (not an entire state), they choose limited time slots (thus avoiding entire demographics) and they then try to extrapolate the voting patterns throughout an entire state with inherently flawed data.
Exit polls are considerably less reliable because of inherent weaknesses. It would take much more manpower and a lot more time to make them more reliable, especially in a close election. In a blow out, exit polls are more accurate. Did you notice all the caution used when interpreting exit polls during the primary season?
