Thursday, September 9, 2010

Polls do not tell the whole story

Thanks to Ballot Access News for this post.

Recently, Hill Research Consultants released a poll of the Texas Gubernatorial race. Question 3 asked respondents who they favor in that race. The pollster is instructed to ask the respondent if he or she favors Rick Perry, Republican, or Bill White, Democrat. The instructions say “DO NOT READ” any other choices, but if the respondent nevertheless mentions the Libertarian Party nominee, or the Green Party nominee (both of whom are on the ballot), that unsolicited information is then recorded, but only into a single category.

Some way to run a poll!

NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote!

Michael H. Drucker
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