There is a conspicuous segment of conservative rugged individualists that panic and fall apart upon unexpected, bad news._________________________________________________________
That’s a little over stated, Ted. Panic, falling apart....no.
Realistic...maybe. Confidence is OK, but over confidence is equal to the panic you mention above. We’re all on the same page, just don’t want to underestimate the enemy- poll or no poll.
I’m not overconfident at all. I just don’t care for panicked reactions to a poll.
Polls will change. I like being realistic. I just don’t see the point of reacting unduly to a poll 1 year before the election, be it favorable for Obama or unfavorable to him.