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Explaining the Polls

By Alan Stewart Carl | Related entries in 2008 Election, Polls

Washington Post pollster Jon Cohen has a great article on this year’s polls, why there is variance, what makes a good poll and why he feels his polling is accurate.

It’s worth the read if you’re looking for a little more understanding on what the polling really means.

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