Freeps apoplectic: Poll: Obama beating Palin in Alaska

[cali]

Poll: Obama beating Palin in Alaska
Politico ^ | 6/28/2011

Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 7:59:39 PM by Republican Wildcat

A new statewide survey in Alaska shows President Obama beating Sarah Palin in her home state in a head-to-head matchup. Continue Reading

The poll, by Hayes Research Group, had a sample size of 500 likely voters and a 4.4-point margin-of-error.

Still, it showed Obama's support as stronger than Palin's in a horserace.

Some 34 percent said they felt "strong" in backing Obama, while 6 percent were "not so strong," and 2 percent were undecided but leaning toward him.

Palin, Alaska's former governor and the Republican vice presidential nominee in 2008, had 25 percent of likely voters saying they felt "strong" about supporting her, while 6 percent were "not so strong," and 5 percent were unsure but leaning toward her.

Still, there were a large number of undecided voters in the survey, with 7 percent saying they'd support another candidate, and 16 percent saying they remained undecided.

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To: Republican Wildcat

When reading “poll results,” it’s always best to keep in mind the old, old apothegm that, “There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.”

There’s no way to know how the five hundred test subjects were selected; one may be fairly certain, however, that they’re NOT “typical” voters.

In other words, this is absolute bunk.

8 posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:05:06 PM by Jack Hammer
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To: Republican Wildcat

Just back from that Hellhole. I can see why. It runs on Federal handouts and Oil.

9 posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:06:24 PM by screaminsunshine (Socialism...Easier said than done.)
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To: Republican Wildcat

AK apparently has a much higher concentration of retards than I thought.

10 posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:07:47 PM by Paladin2
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To: Republican Wildcat

Personally, I think “The Alaskans” pulled the pollsters leg. They must have loved it!!

11 posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:07:51 PM by Sacajaweau
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To: Republican Wildcat

So she had an 88% approval rating while governor and now she couldn’t beat a slow motion train wreck. This just doesn’t smell quite right.

12 posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:08:15 PM by bereanway
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To: Republican Wildcat

“The poll, by Hayes Research Group, had a sample size of 500 likely voters and a 4.4-point margin-of-error. “

500 voters from the University of Alaska in Anchorage?

13 posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:09:41 PM by Rebelbase
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To: Republican Wildcat
Hayes Research Group,

Isn't this outfit a completely discredited polling company?

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[madrchsod]

1. ahhh,poor babies,no one likes sister sarah

[Motown_Johnny]

2. Uh Oh.. one used the "R" word. Gov. Palin would not approve

[Liberal_in_LA]

3. DU would react the same way when polls would show McCain pulled even with Obama

[pnorman]

4. Elsewhere perhaps, but in Alaska?

n/t

[zbdent]

5. "When reading “poll results,”" - makes you wonder what this freepturd said

when Palin was polling well against Obama ... or, any generic Repug, for that matter ...

[Arctic Dave]

6. This is possible, even repugs despise her.

Not saying they don't for Obama but at least he has dems on his side.

[Old and In the Way]

7. Duh...do you think that she quit on Alaska, mid-term, might have something to do with that?

I'd be more concerned if the people of Alaska were as delusional as the typical poster at FR....

[ohheckyeah]

8. The adage that applies

in this case is familiarity breeds contempt. They know her and aren't impressed.