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By the numbers: Obama’s got the edge

Started by CIM Network · 9 months ago

I've found a few very good polls on Barack Obama and John McCain's first debate, and they all say the same thing: Obama handily beat McCain. CBS: 39 percent for Obama and 24 percent for McCain. CNN: 51-38. USA Today/Gallup: 46-34. But as usual the top line numbers only tell part of t ... Continue reading »

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  • sharonb

    9 months ago

    Polls drive me crazy! On the one hand, I know full well that people, tired from long day at work, can very well decide that their vote is unimportant because the 'most recent polls' show their state going for a particular candidate. "my vote won't matter, so-and-so's gonna win anyway." On the other hand, I find myself reading every article about polls, getting excited when my guy is ahead, feeling low when he looks behind....and I KNOW better. Polls do NOT matter. Your vote counts for YOU. It is your duty to vote your conscience, regardless of who you think might win. Honestly, I'd support a law that prohibits polling in the last week before election.
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  • kate

    9 months ago

    Great writing, Jeff. Keep it up.
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