They never have been reliable, but today everyone has one. A poll is only good as the questions asked and who it polled. Some polls are done with an population as small as 10 to 25 people and the way a question is asked can determine the answer.
the sample is not random
In that old fashion equalizers use analog controls that can become corroded or break they are less reliable. The computer uses software based eq programs that are more reliable.
people that make up majority and minorities. most polls give reliable data on opinions.
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Straw polls, telephone polls, online polls, tracking polls, exit polls and expert insights are method of taking political polls. Polls are used to gauge the opinion of the public on specific issues or to measure the general political mood.
What polls?
Measuring respectability is a subjective task, and therefore difficult to quantify. Two respected polling organizations in the U.S. are Gallup and Public Policy Polling, however not everyone may see these as the top two polling organizations.
Sorry, that statistic does not seem to have any reliable sources of information. There have been no official "Christmas Trees" polls done in America.
As of now, he is leading in ALL national polls. If you want to learn more of these polls, head over to numerous sites like: http://www.gallup.com http://www.zogby.com http://www.cnn.com There are numerous polls out there on the web currently. Google: "2008 presidential polls" to get a numerous listing of polls.
Straw Polls, Trading Polls, and Push Polls.
No the voters cannot be arrested while going to or from the polls.
I've seen several conflicting polls on that issue. Medieval-era monks are readily recognized by their polls.