Bush numbers have been trending up in ALL polls, and if their poll doesn't reflect this reality, they lose credibility.
Very well then, let the numbers rise before the convention and then fudge them back down afterwards to deny Bush a convention "bounce". It's an act of desperation but the alternative (an 8 or 10 point bounce) would be fatal for sure.
Maybe, but there are many other polling groups out there with a reputation to protect and if the Slimes is vastly different, they will look even more stupid and wrong than than ever.
Oreilly just told the DNC chairman that it would be a good idea for Kerry to hold a press conference int he middle of the GOP convention and "answer" questions that the Swift Vets are asking. However, if he does, I'll bet that he doesn't allow anyone except the most liberal reporters to attend and they will all throw softballs.