How Accurate Are Public Opinion Polls?
Posted Oct 29, 2008 at 10:18 AM
PollTrack Election Watch
How Accurate Are Public Opinion Polls? In the last week of Election 2008, voters are left scratching their heads, not sure what to believe about polls. One survey shows Obama up by +15%, another taken over the same period, shows the race almost tied, at +2% Obama. Some pollsters now say it is almost certain that Obama's lead will hold' a few hold out the possibility of a squeaker. What gives? And are pollsters themselves worried that they might be getting it wrong, one way or the other? An article published this morning in the Washington Post tries to sort things out with the state of polling in Election 2008. For the full article click here.
