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beac

(9,992 posts)
7. Polling seems to be getting less accurate, IMO.
Fri Feb 26, 2016, 09:09 AM
Feb 2016

Then again, polling can influence attitudes and behaviors as much as measure them.

Interesting question. I'll bet that reputable polling organizations already take this into account. NurseJackie Feb 2016 #1
I would think they would try to confirm that you are resident in the state they are polling you beac Feb 2016 #2
I'd imagine that they would. But, I guess the nature of polls is the very reason ... NurseJackie Feb 2016 #3
True. beac Feb 2016 #8
My cell phone matches my real area code. noamnety Feb 2016 #4
Interesting link. beac Feb 2016 #6
Good thinking. I'd like that confirmed but it seems they're getting the polling right WhaTHellsgoingonhere Feb 2016 #5
Polling seems to be getting less accurate, IMO. beac Feb 2016 #7
Mine matches, but it makes no difference in my case. Buns_of_Fire Feb 2016 #9
I think that is true of many cell phone users. beac Feb 2016 #10
Same here. The only thing political on my phone mmonk Feb 2016 #11
What? No ENDLESS calls from the DNC? beac Feb 2016 #13
You're missing all those great solar panel Codeine Feb 2016 #14
I think I'll have my solar panels installed while I am away on my free cruise to the Bahamas! beac Feb 2016 #15
Mine matches (nt) bigwillq Feb 2016 #12
Thanks for replying. beac Feb 2016 #16
Mine does not match, nor do any of my friends that I can think of. Barack_America Feb 2016 #17
Regarding impact, fairly significant, I think... Barack_America Feb 2016 #18
I agree that the young and mobile beac Feb 2016 #19
Mine matches, but I don't answer if I don't know the number - TBF Feb 2016 #20
Good point. noamnety Feb 2016 #21
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