polling

Analyzing the Bradley Effect -- Discussion

Posted Fri, 10/31/2008 - 08:06 by ePluribus Media

 

Bronxdem reviews the "Bradley Effect" -- so called because of discrepancy between the polling that said Bradley would win the California governorship and the actual outcome where he lost. Many attributed this to voters responding dishonestly to the polling. Bronxdem takes another look and analyzes the sociological reasoning behind questions, questioners, and those who answer.

Give it a read and see if her analysis rings true.

 

  

 

Open Thread - DOJ Pledge

Posted Mon, 09/08/2008 - 15:35 by avahome
Concerns abound over voter access in November excerpt:
The Justice Department pledged Monday to send election monitors around the country to help ensure access to the polls in November, even while acknowledging its limited power to enforce election laws.