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Polls: McCain now within five in CNN, Hotline
Polls: McCain now within five in CNN, Hotline
“The race will tighten,” saith The One, and so it hath. [...] Read the rest »
A Note on the Polls
A Note on the Polls
realclearpolitics.com — I've received several emails from people asking about the polls. The national polls do seem pretty variable,... so I thought I would toss in my two cents on them. First, we need a short primer on basic statistics. Real Clear... (more) A Note on the Polls
Today's Polls, 10/16
Today's Polls, 10/16
fivethirtyeight.com — With seven different daily tracking polls to work with -- one of which releases three separate versions... of its model each day -- there is a lot to choose from for those who might seek to cherry-pick results. Slow news day, Matt? If this is a ... (more) Today's Polls, 10/16
Today's Polls, 10/18
fivethirtyeight.com — John McCain has once again improved his position in the national tracking polls, having gained ground in... 4 of the 5 6 trackers that published today ( Rasmussen and IBD/TIPP were the exceptions).** Our model now perceives that Obama has come somewhat ... (more) Today's Polls, 10/18
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The Problem Isn’t Palin. It’s McCain
PoliGazette — ... and Allahpundit . Wasn’t it McCain’s job to appeal to independent and moderate voters? Weren’t they supposed to be his ‘base?’ Palin was chosen because she should have been able to rally the base, to make sure that the grassroots were out and active, and that the conservative base would show up on election day to vote for the Republican nominee, Senator McCain. ...

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