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To: MEG33; All

Speaking of polls .. let us be reminded that during the 2000 election, the dem polsters were padding the polling data with 12-14% MORE DEMOCRATS, along with more independents who also “leaned democrat”.

During the 2004 election, the dem polsters upped the ante and used 16-18% MORE DEMOCRATS, along with more independents who were also “leaning democrat”.

This is why the dems were so surprised when Bush won a second term. The idiots believed their own lying polsters.

I can’t help but believe the same tactics are being applied this time around. The only polling with Romney slightly ahead but still lagging .. is Rasmussen, and I suspect people are lying about how they vote.

Also, remember too that when a polster uses “adults” - these are usually younger people who are not even registered to vote.

Other polsters use “registered voters”, but people can lie about that status too.

“Likely voters” seems to be the only category which is more accurate.

Besides, Rasmussen keeps saying that it’s still very early and the polls should be more conclusive after both camps have their conventions.

I guess we’ll find out.


351 posted on 08/19/2012 5:10:09 PM PDT by CyberAnt ("America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth".)
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To: CyberAnt

I know it is early to take the polls too seriously..

I just don’t want anyone to think this will be a sure thing..It isn’t IMHO


352 posted on 08/19/2012 5:34:44 PM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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To: CyberAnt

PS I only pay attention to polls using likely voters and consider Rasmussen the most reliable.

When I can find them..I love to find comparable polls on this approximate date in previous elections and compare with actual outcomes..

No time lately to do so.
Getting rid of Obamanation and his administration is SO important!

Beat Obama


353 posted on 08/19/2012 5:58:01 PM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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