[CA Conservative]

Rasmussen norms for party affiliation, so if he doesn’t have enough Pubbies in his sample, he keeps dialing until he does.

I didn't say anything about Republicans - I said it would reduce the number of conservatives responding to the polls. Big difference...

[LadyNavyVet]

“Big difference...”

Ideologically yes, but not in voting preferences. Those declaring Republican affiliation are voting for McCain in the same numbers that Pres. Bush got.