I like hard numbers also, but have a few questions on how those numbers are developed...
Had a call approximately 2 weeks ago asking if I would take a poll.
My answer was yes.
Was asked if I was registered with a party.
I answered yes. Republican
Was asked if I would be voting in the presidential election.
I answered yes.
Was told the caller had a computer glitch. It was strange, stupid computers. Was told she would have to contact her supervisor and reset her computer. Asked if I would be available to finish the survey in 15-30 minutes.
I answered yes.
I was never called back.
Could have been a fluke (I have that affect on computers), but what are the odds?
I'm certainly not saying the fix is in, but there certainly is something to people wanting to be on the winning side, everyone is doing it, etc...
If they call again, tell them you're a dem and see what happens. Like that will happen.
My aunt and I had a good conversation about phone polls. I have NEVER been polled, nor have my parents or siblings (all registered republicans). However, my aunt (who is a democrat) claims to be called weekly or every-other-week for her opinion. Same for her adult (democrat) children.