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Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: Iowa State Fair Poll Results - 2015 presidential results. [View all]LiberalElite
(14,691 posts)14. Here's how the Iowa "Corn Caucus" works:
http://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2015/08/14/432136126/looking-for-kernels-of-truth-in-latest-iowa-poll-maybe-not
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There are highly scientific polls, with careful attention paid to sample size and demographics.
There are robopolls where computers make the calls and interview those who pick up the phone.
There are those cable TV polls where viewers are asked to "call this number and tell us who you like."
And then there's the Corn Caucus, sponsored by WHO-TV in Des Moines, every presidential election season at the Iowa State Fair.
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There are highly scientific polls, with careful attention paid to sample size and demographics.
There are robopolls where computers make the calls and interview those who pick up the phone.
There are those cable TV polls where viewers are asked to "call this number and tell us who you like."
And then there's the Corn Caucus, sponsored by WHO-TV in Des Moines, every presidential election season at the Iowa State Fair.
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The more we know about Bernie, the more we like Bernie. (unless you are simply a partisan)
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2015
#24
Now Bernie ahead of ALL candidates, from both parties! 9 points ahead of Hillary
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
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