Why do people make predictions about the elections(2008)when they are usually wrong.?

Question

The only ones who get it half way right are the professional polling people.

Answer 1

predictions are just guessing and we all guess all the time...and the professional are trained to do it and they have records and all other stuff to look from

Answer 2

Tell that to John Kerry

Answer 3

to promote their liberal agenda

Answer 4

Because everyone has an opinion, they are like donkey every body has one, even you   !!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

The same reason that sometimes when you're a man you wear the stretchy pants.... it's for fun!!!