[Parley Baer]

The problem with the Real Clear politics poll average is that it includes the outlandish polls put out by the msm and others. That skews the results. One CNN poll only had 4% independents as an example.

[ReaganÜberAlles]

Averaging polls, each with different methodologies and party ID breakdowns, is totally useless and should never be referenced in any serious discussion.

Each poll only has value as a “stand alone” snapshot of the current electorate. The particular elements of each poll should be taken into account when evaluating it's accuracy.