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Lady Freedom Returns

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49. It is like here in Arizona.
Sun Nov 9, 2014, 06:28 PM
Nov 2014

If you don't have I.D with you, you can still Vote. But your ballot will be put aside till you bring the I.D to the Recorder’s Office, the deadlineto due this is 5:00 p.m. on the 5th business day after election day

Are POLLS reliable these days? [View all] Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 OP
Polls can be reliable but not polls about an election 2yrs in the future peacebird Nov 2014 #1
No doubt about that. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #2
This is another reason polls are less reliable, many folks only have cell phones not land lines peacebird Nov 2014 #15
I don't think they undercounted millenials this election yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #17
Yeoman, why do you think that? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #19
I was being snarky. yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #21
Don't be so hard on yourself :) Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #24
Cool and thank you! yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #25
Thats definitely an issue with sampling. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #18
pollsters are hired by people who want to poll high in the polls. do not let clients down. spanone Nov 2014 #3
That's kinda why I'm curious. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #5
Polls are a snap shot of right now. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #4
How do you define MAJORITY of DEMOCRATS? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #8
Scientific polling from different polling firms showing registered democrats support her for the hrmjustin Nov 2014 #13
YES, I get that she is leading for now... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #16
We should take all polls for what they are worth. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #23
Yes, take all polls for what they are worth... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #26
Well some are better than others. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #27
That's why I'm confused!?. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #30
No these pollsters are not trying to please people. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #31
Hmm, seems reasonable. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #35
Remember we are atalking about multiple polling firms so I doubt it is to curry favor. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #39
She is undoubtably in "the lead" Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #50
Most reputable pollster include cell phone users and make sure their samples measure ... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2014 #6
DO reputable pollsters explain sampling techniques? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #9
Some pollsters are more transparent than others. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2014 #12
A representative sample! Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #20
Depends. When a politician wants to know what's what, he or merrily Nov 2014 #7
So, if pollsters are hired with an agenda... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #10
There are lies, damned lies, and statistics. Mark Twain Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2014 #11
All polling firms? hrmjustin Nov 2014 #14
Nice ;~/ Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #22
Polls now include cell phones Savannahmann Nov 2014 #28
Oooooh, Savannahmann. Good info, I think? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #32
I've posted several times about the "fear of change" factor. IMO, Polls are fairly accurate when CK_John Nov 2014 #29
I'm still not clear about HOW polls are accurate? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #33
The most important thing about a poll is who paid for it. Society only needs polls because CK_John Nov 2014 #44
I think I understand you? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #52
Less and less reliable as technology advances while polling methodology continues... Spazito Nov 2014 #34
Is that so?! Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #37
After this last election, sure doesn't seem like it. Rex Nov 2014 #36
Maybe someone's thumb is on the scale? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #40
I think you have the answer right there - voter purges, apathy Rex Nov 2014 #42
...the news station that tells people 'what is going on'... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #47
It all depends on the Questions. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2014 #38
Certainly how and what questions are asked... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #43
It is like here in Arizona. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2014 #49
That's ok, but still onerous on voters Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #53
Turnout can really change matters Yo_Mama Nov 2014 #41
Why is a "Likely voter" poll the most reliable? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #45
Because, when you survey, you inevitably talk to a lot of registered people who don't vote Yo_Mama Nov 2014 #51
So "likely" voters is better than "registered" voters... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #54
Ah, what they do is take the characteristics of the people they spoke to Yo_Mama Nov 2014 #55
Elections aren't reliable these days. N/t roamer65 Nov 2014 #46
Geez, yeah, cut right to the chase. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #48
Probably as reliable as our votes, so no, no fuckin' way. valerief Nov 2014 #56
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