The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 370

Alex · 09-10-2008, 09:38 AM

Some other commentaries on the same topic:

FiveThirtyEight
Pollster.com

scaeagles · 09-10-2008, 09:39 AM

Eh, like I have always said, pollsters make their living trying to be accurate. I don't see any grand conspiracy in attempt to manipulate, nor did I when Obama had commanding national leads.

They may very well not be accurate, I'm just sayin'.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-10-2008, 09:45 AM

Polls are only as good as their statistical models and things have changed pretty drastically of late. Considering that 4 years ago, Zogby, historically the most accurate, had Kerry winning the day before the election, and considering that things have changed quite a bit since then, I think the pollsters are scrambling.

JWBear · 09-10-2008, 10:31 AM

I found this one interesting as well

Gemini Cricket · 09-10-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

I found this one interesting as well

I'm going to comment about this but I'm going to take it to the Obama thread.

Andrew · 09-10-2008, 11:35 AM

I wish the political reporters/commentators would just stop using national polls. They're completely worthless and they know it. What matters is state-by-state polls with regard to electoral votes. Using national polls is just an excuse to have TV talking heads arguing about the latest non-news.

Does that belong in the vent thread?

Gemini Cricket · 09-10-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Does that belong in the vent thread?

Yes and no.

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-10-2008, 11:11 PM

Even worse economy news.

innerSpaceman · 09-11-2008, 06:55 AM

Oh no, i never thought of that. Maybe we can quickly amend the Constitution in time for him to be unelected again.

BDBopper · 09-11-2008, 07:04 AM

At the annual contest, Mike Huckabee won the title of "Funniest Celebrity in Washington" last night.

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Eh, like I have always said, pollsters make their living trying to be accurate. I don't see any grand conspiracy in attempt to manipulate, nor did I when Obama had commanding national leads. They may very well not be accurate, I'm just sayin'.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Polls are only as good as their statistical models and things have changed pretty drastically of late. Considering that 4 years ago, Zogby, historically the most accurate, had Kerry winning the day before the election, and considering that things have changed quite a bit since then, I think the pollsters are scrambling. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Andrew Making Good Girls Go Bad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 734	I wish the political reporters/commentators would just stop using national polls. They're completely worthless and they know it. What matters is state-by-state polls with regard to electoral votes. Using national polls is just an excuse to have TV talking heads arguing about the latest non-news. Does that belong in the vent thread? __________________ -- Andrew Just Andrew. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.) -- Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Even worse economy news. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	At the annual contest, Mike Huckabee won the title of "Funniest Celebrity in Washington" last night.
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