BREAKING: AP Poll shows Obama and McCain Basically Tied
By: streetwise (Diary) | October 22nd at 01:30 PM |
This basically speaks for itself WASHINGTON (AP) – The presidential race tightened after the final debate, with John McCain gaining among whites and people earning less than $50,000, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll that shows McCain and Barack Obama essentially running even among likely voters in the election homestretch. It ain’t over until it’s over! ht Drudge
Great Moments in Polling: Golden Idols 52%, Moses 35%, Undecided 13%
By: streetwise (Diary) | October 22nd at 11:12 AM |
The silly season is here again. Polls are being touted as the infallible indicator of the actual electoral outcome. I think not. Now Obama could very well win. The fall financial crisis was a godsend to The One. But the race is surprisingly tight, and the infamous month of October is not done. Let’s take a look at some other poll predictions, Poll: Advantage Kerry | Read More »
BREAKING: The Polltocracy Takes a Hit – Gallup Showing Obama and McCain nearly Tied
By: streetwise (Diary) | October 16th at 04:26 PM |
Drudge is reporting that the two are in a statistical heat: 49 to 47 favor Obama. GALLUP’s ‘traditional’ likely voter model shows Obama with a two-point advantage over McCain on Thursday, 49% to 47%, this is within poll’s margin of error… Developing… Who knew that the recent investigations of ACORN would push the Obama percentage towards McCain’s so soon! When I find a link, I | Read More »
Attention All Poll-a-holic Sourpusses: Being Down 6 Points Is a Nothingburger
By: streetwise (Diary) | October 14th at 05:30 AM |
First, the bad news. It is entirely possible that Barack Obama will be elected president of the United States (and there is a silver lining even in that). And now the good news. Obama’s advantage in the polls is relatively small and easily reversible given the general volatility of public opinion and the particular ambivalence of the public with respect to Obama personally. The polls | Read More »