Category Archives: Polls

On the Bailout….

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Jim

I left this in the comments at Ace’s place: FWIW, here’s my prediction of where things go from here: I think there’s going to be a deal. That deal will include at least a nod to the plan put forth … Continue reading →

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Patterico Reports on Latest Polling

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Jim

Over at Patterico, he reports on the latest Presidential polls which includes a Rasmussen report showing a dead heat between McCain and Obama. But as I commented there, there’s a big problem with Rasmussen’s methodology in this poll: If you … Continue reading →

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Poll Spells Potential Disaster for Obama

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Jim

A Rasmussen poll out today is spelling potential disaster for Barack Obama: In the overall population, Obama only beats Palin on experience by 10%. With independents, it’s only 5%. That’s the #1 on the ticket vs. the #2, and he’s … Continue reading →

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I Wonder Why Newspapers Are Losing Readers…

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Jim

Maybe it has something to do with the fact that 71% believe that reporters try to help their favorite candidates with favorable coverage…. Fewer than 1 in 6 believe that reporters are even trying to be unbiased. That doesn’t leave a … Continue reading →

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Polls Show Election Tightening…Or Do They?

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Jim

Mickey Kaus posted today about new polls that show the “generic” ballot polling question showing a much smaller Democratic advantage than in previous polls. Does that mean that the race is tightening or does it mean something else? The answer: … Continue reading →

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