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Dawson Leery

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66. Not only has ABC had historically junk for shows, they have junk for polling too.
Tue Apr 29, 2014, 12:05 PM
Apr 2014

Last edited Tue Apr 29, 2014, 01:48 PM - Edit history (1)

How can it be that Democrats are behind, yet they lead on the major issues?

an ABC poll...really? chillfactor Apr 2014 #1
They HAD to do this because other polls show Democrats in the lead. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #12
ABC is a conservative organization and often stands outside the others roguevalley Apr 2014 #18
Actually, after RMoney and the buzz about "income inequality" and the best sellers,...looks good. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #21
I tihnk you're wrong about that muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #26
They claimed Romney and Obama were neck and neck.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #31
But nevertheless I can only see one poll with a significantly larger Dem lead muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #34
Poll trutherism is bipartisan Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #35
There's nothing to cook up. They want a horse race so we will all play the game. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #40
They have been throwing that "likely voters" crap out there for YEARS... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #37
But we have a Democratic poll saying the 'RAE' group is less likely to vote muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #47
I take it seriously too. My point is the media has a motive to keep it a horse race. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #49
So are you saying you think Democrats will win handily in the election? muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #50
I'm saying the Beltway is always shocked when we win ANYTHING.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #51
But you claim this poll was only produced to counter polls that showed the Dems in the lead muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #52
No. I think history has shown the party that's divided loses.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #57
Yes, but aren't there larger numbers of RAE? 60% of a larger number is more than 60% of a smaller # kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #64
No, I think the RAE group is under 50% of the total muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #65
The final Washington Poll predicted Obama ahead of Romney by 3% Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #44
The way they went on, all us Liberals were crying because Obama wasn't God after all. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #46
Hmmm... nlkennedy Apr 2014 #2
but it seems many Americans are liberals but don't know it... alp227 Apr 2014 #3
Per the disillusionment: villager Apr 2014 #5
Because our politicians don't sell those ideas vi5 Apr 2014 #32
Just idiots Cosmocat Apr 2014 #39
They should have polled people other than DU members jberryhill Apr 2014 #4
Good one. n/t totodeinhere Apr 2014 #6
Yes, they are correct. Mr.Bill Apr 2014 #7
Would somebody pass a grain of salt? nt TexasTowelie Apr 2014 #8
Guess we'll know definitively in a few months, eh? villager Apr 2014 #9
Who the F ??? elleng Apr 2014 #10
This is what happens when white males talk to other white males.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #22
Whaaattt I've just been reading the opposite. BS maybe? trublu992 Apr 2014 #11
Dubious. QuestForSense Apr 2014 #13
Sounds like the standard republican wish Turbineguy Apr 2014 #14
Romney ahead! Helen Borg Apr 2014 #15
You aren't happy with Rmoney's first two years in office? rpannier Apr 2014 #16
The election is over. Obama won. Romney lost. bluestateguy Apr 2014 #17
"Third Way" must be dancing in the streets. Good news for them. blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #19
Anyone besides me TIRED of "Dem" excuses?? snot Apr 2014 #20
I'm beyond tired (n/t) vi5 Apr 2014 #33
Regardless of whether the polls are accurate rpannier Apr 2014 #23
Maybe if Dem politicians worried more about what might actually help most voters . . . . snot Apr 2014 #24
Not happy? Then go run for office yourself and do better. Otherwise, enough of that TeaLeftery. RBInMaine Apr 2014 #30
Yes, sadly dotymed Apr 2014 #42
You mean like getting around 9 million people heath care coverage? JoePhilly Apr 2014 #43
Maybe if those voters showed up, we wouldn't have politicians NYC Liberal Apr 2014 #74
yup that's it right there leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #83
This is a bunch of crap. Forget the polls and full speed ahead. Mental mfcorey1 Apr 2014 #25
ABC = Disney = ESPN = Home Depot = pushing the right wing propaganda Botany Apr 2014 #27
right and kkkarl rove said ohio was for romney -ignore the polls and just vote leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #28
Karl Rove is not a poll Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #72
and that's what abc is doing which was my point leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #75
Did ABC and Washington Post engage in such conspiracy in the past? Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #76
you tell me leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #78
Not that I know of. Enlighten us Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #79
who's us leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #80
Readers of this thread Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #81
apparently you are the only one who cares leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #82
BULLSHIT corporate media PROPAGANDA when most other polls show good news for Dems. RBInMaine Apr 2014 #29
Which polls? onenote Apr 2014 #36
Can anyone be specific as to what "most other polls" are saying? Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #38
After Sterlings remarks played all over the media they (the media) have to find a way to kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #41
I was thinking... Helen Borg Apr 2014 #45
How dare someone publish a poll that disagrees with my personal opinion! brooklynite Apr 2014 #48
KOS Mark Molissa said last week that we are six points ahead in the generic Congressional polling bigdarryl Apr 2014 #53
Can you quote Kos? Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #73
Those questions were worded for EC Apr 2014 #54
You are all missing the larger point. Trust Buster Apr 2014 #55
The larger point? raindaddy Apr 2014 #60
Isn't it funny how they come out with this poll as the ACA is gaining acceptance liberal N proud Apr 2014 #56
Right...polls NEVER come out months before an election. brooklynite Apr 2014 #58
Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuure... Blue Owl Apr 2014 #59
UUUUMMMM Omaha Steve Apr 2014 #61
Lots of media outlets try to frame the situation Phlem Apr 2014 #62
Headline misleading.. see this buried at the bottom of the article.. DCBob Apr 2014 #63
Not really in fine shape if they can't get their voters to come out, per today's Harvard Institute villager Apr 2014 #69
Not sure what its going to take to get folks to get off their butts and vote. DCBob Apr 2014 #84
Not only has ABC had historically junk for shows, they have junk for polling too. Dawson Leery Apr 2014 #66
Democrats are not "behind" in that poll Gary Garrison Apr 2014 #71
Whatever... Ivywoods55 Apr 2014 #67
Newsflash, ABC rocktivity Apr 2014 #68
"A Congress in Republican hands to check the president’s agenda"??? no_hypocrisy Apr 2014 #70
The next poll will say the opposite upaloopa Apr 2014 #77
Strange... toddwv Apr 2014 #85
I think Obama's appointment of Tom Wheeler to the FCC has probably NorthCarolina Apr 2014 #86
People on this very site poo-poo the possibility that any of this could "turn off" voters villager Apr 2014 #87
It's hard for ANYONE to figure out what they're voting for. How many voters in 08 NorthCarolina Apr 2014 #88
So true, raindaddy Apr 2014 #89
Well,... BlueStater Apr 2014 #90
Seems like noise. mvd Apr 2014 #91
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