Do you believe in Political Polls?

Question

Gallup Daily Tracking poll first three days of DNC and RNC conventions

DNC

8/25 Obama 44/McCain 46

8/26 Obama 45/McCain 44

8/27 Obama 48/McCain 42 (8 pt swing to Obama)

RNC

9/1 Obama 50/McCain 42

9/2 Obama 49/McCain 43

9/3 Obama 49/McCain 42 (1 pt swing to McCain)

Answer 1

I have maintained this position my entire life:  the only poll that matters is the one that takes place on election day.

While we're at it, can we please abolish the AP college football poll?

Answer 2

I believe that political polls (or any polls for that matter) can be easily manipulated based on how the question is phrased and who is asked.

I don't TRUST polls, no matter what they say.  My husband is in the media, and I used to work for a Congressman, so I know how easliy things can be made to look different than they are.

Answer 3

There is only one poll that counts, the one they will hold in November.

Answer 4

Your 9/3 is a 1 point swing away from the 9/2 poll not to