Alert Dem_Strategist - from UTUSN (General Discussion)

[Moderator]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=2209432&mesg_id=2209432
Forum: General Discussion
Subject: Dem Strategist: Polls -IGNORE THEM
Author: Dem_Strategist

There are dozens of reasons why you should ignore polls.

For one, how much did the primary polls tell you about Kerry's chances?

For two, polls are the media's best tool to spin Kerry (as in, a four point lead is a "slight" lead for Kerry or "within the margin of error," whereas a three point lead for Bush is an "edge" or an "advantage.") Why play into the media's game?

For three, from a strategic perspective, and taking into account voter psychology, media spin, and the nature of human nature, would you rather Kerry be ahead or behind at this point?

For four, polls are a distraction - there's a job to do and polls don't change that job. The job is to focus, focus, focus, and win.

(Caveat: I'm referring to the use of polls for you. If strategists do internal polling for tactical purposes, that's a different matter)

Reason:
------
Campaign forum.