It is a poll under the name of a liberal newspaper. It is meaningful only if it can be compared to a previous poll by the same outfit, whatever that outfit is. Still it sucks. Talent is an intelligent senator, and it would sadden me greatly to see him go down in the tide. Maybe my fellow psephological guru on this site has some thoughts.
In 2002 the final S.L. P-D poll had Talent and Carnahan tied at 48%.