In the last sentence we also learn that the margin of error for the smaller Republican poll sample is +/- 6.5 points. Which means, statistically speaking, that Palin could actually be just about as popular right now as she was in May, despite all the ensuing ethics/resignation/quitting kerfluffle.
Thanks for the heads up. I didn’t read the source, just went off half-cocked on a rant. Oh well. The headline and the main paragraphs of the article is all most people would see. If his point is that this is bunk, the writer needs to get to the point right away.