[Man50D]

Some points to remember abouy polls.

1. They cover a tiny fraction of the population

2. Pollsters can target a group of people they know will respond in a certain way.

3. Pollsters can structure questions to elicit a specific response(loaded questions).

4. Pollsters can eliminate from a poll any answers that don't agree with their point of view.

There is a larger issue involving the pattern of Duncan Hunter or anyone candidate being summarily eliminated from debate. Our founding fathers drafted and approved the Constituion with the intent of disbursing power to the people so as to prevent a concentration of power to one person or a relatively small group of people.

All the candidates have become so in accordance with the rules required by a governing body and deserve equal time to be heard. The media and party officials excluding certain candidates for whatever reason not only hinders the democratic process of the people from their right of considering all the candidates to make a well informed decision but more importantly is anathema to the intent of the Constitution. It becomes a dangerous slippery slope. If one is summarily dismissed then what is to stop a select few from dismissing all but one from each party and thereby eliminating the democratic process altogether and removing the people from the electoral process? What has happened to Duncan Hunter, Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich is an afront to the Constitution.

It would stand to reason Free Republic being a Conservative website should be outraged and demand to those involved with these decisions they reverse their position to ensure the Conservative belief of defending the principles set forth by our foundung fathers be preserved.

[Jim Robinson]

Well, I’m sure the founders also intended the press to remain free. But no one’s forcing us to consume their twaddle.

[Just A Nobody]

1. They cover a tiny fraction of the population

2. Pollsters can target a group of people they know will respond in a certain way.

3. Pollsters can structure questions to elicit a specific response(loaded questions).

4. Pollsters can eliminate from a poll any answers that don't agree with their point of view.

Sorry, had to make a minor adjustment.
We all give lip service to knowing these truths, yet lap up all the bogus information like a bunch of sheeple.
Really, really sad state of affairs.

[Kevmo]

The media and party officials excluding certain candidates for whatever reason not only hinders the democratic process of the people from their right of considering all the candidates to make a well informed decision but more importantly is anathema to the intent of the Constitution.
***Well said. Basically what I’m saying. It needs to be shouted from the rooftops, which is why I’m opening a vanity.