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apples and oranges

(1,451 posts)
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 02:41 PM Sep 2012

In 2008, the media warned us not to believe the polls due to the Bradley Effect

This time around, they're warning us not to get excited about the polls because Willard might have a wonderful debate performance, and we Americans will be stupid enough to flock to Rmoney despite all his lies, insults, condescension, and flip flops.

Yet, the debates haven't even begun, and Rmoney has decided to muddy the waters with preemptive attacks on Obama's truthfulness. A man who is confident would not have to do that. A man with integrity would not feel the need to do that. My gut is telling me that once people decide on their guy, and it appears the American people have decided to reelect President Obama, the negative innuendo becomes off putting.

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In 2008, the media warned us not to believe the polls due to the Bradley Effect (Original Post) apples and oranges Sep 2012 OP
It will be interesting to see the TV ratings on these debates. Many I speak to have already made up monmouth Sep 2012 #1
From Real Clear Politics 2008 "The Bradley Effect - Selective Memory" Agnosticsherbet Sep 2012 #2
They have to create doubt so that we don't objet when they seal it again. Vincardog Sep 2012 #3
So is this going to be their excuse when they steal the election? n/t arthritisR_US Sep 2012 #4

monmouth

(21,078 posts)
1. It will be interesting to see the TV ratings on these debates. Many I speak to have already made up
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 02:46 PM
Sep 2012

their minds and have no intention of watching the debates. These are people who now mute Mitt ads on their TV..LOL..

Agnosticsherbet

(11,619 posts)
2. From Real Clear Politics 2008 "The Bradley Effect - Selective Memory"
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 02:49 PM
Sep 2012
The Bradley Effect - Selective Memory

and CNN

OLITICS" target="_blank">Will Obama suffer from the Bradley effect

Vincardog

(20,234 posts)
3. They have to create doubt so that we don't objet when they seal it again.
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 02:49 PM
Sep 2012

In every country on earth the exit polls are accurate and a valid indicator of election theft, except here in the USA.

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