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Reliable Pollster Report Card in 2012 Presidential Election

November 15, 2012 by Mike DeHaan Leave a Comment

"Gallup Rasmussen and Silver Poll Reliability 2012" image by Mike DeHaan

How accurate were the various polling agencies in final predictions for the 2012 elections? Nate Silver, of course, takes home the ultimate accuracy prize.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Polling

A Tale of Three Maps: How Obama Won States While Losing Counties

November 14, 2012 by Maryalene LaPonsie 18 Comments

President Obama won the 2012 election, but apparently lost the majority of the counties across the U.S. How does such a red electoral map result in a victory for Democrats?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Political Science

Is Romney in Trouble? Early Voting Results in Swing States

November 5, 2012 by Maryalene LaPonsie 16 Comments

Romney appears to trail after early voting but is hoping for a big turnout on election day. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore.

Early voting results in key states indicate Obama is in the lead. Should the Romney camp be worried about early and absentee voting counts in swing states?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Polling

Skewed Polls: Proof of a Vast Left-wing Conspiracy?

November 4, 2012 by Maryalene LaPonsie 34 Comments

Polling discrepancies may confuse voters deciding between Romney and Obama. Image courtesy of Voice of America

Many major polls in the 2012 presidential election sample much larger numbers of Democrats than Republicans, a practice that has some crying foul.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Political Science

Obama Post-Convention Poll Bounce: Will It Last?

September 18, 2012 by Marissa Selner Leave a Comment

Obama took the lead after the Democratic convention, but will it last? Photo Credit: Will White

Although President Obama appears to have received a post-convention bounce, recent polls show Romney regaining position – the race is tightening up again.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Polling Tagged With: obama vs. romney, presidential election, presidential election poll

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Reliable Pollster Report Card in 2012 Presidential Election

A Tale of Three Maps: How Obama Won States While Losing Counties

Is Romney in Trouble? Early Voting Results in Swing States

Skewed Polls: Proof of a Vast Left-wing Conspiracy?

Obama Post-Convention Poll Bounce: Will It Last?

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