Reply #18: By 2am EST, 3 Nov 2004, I had already adopted a very simple...

[understandinglife]

...perspective on any subsequent 'exit poll' data released by any pollster or those who pay them.

Unless all relevant information was retrieved by subpoena including all data, analysis, internal communications at ME, communications with the media customers... -- zero credibility.

Unless all personnel involved in polling, analysis and communications of results were required to make statements under oath -- zero credibility.

And, even under those conditions, would expect all materials to be scrutinized by independent, non-partisan information experts, statisticians, and forensics experts.

In other words, when it was obvious to many following the events at CNN and elsewhere after ~ 11pm EST 2 Nov 2004 that something inexplicable was happening, I decided I'd consider everything suspect until the full force of the law and independent investigative experts were brought into the matter.

Events of the past 2+ months have only strengthened my perception of intentional manipulation of the purpose and veracity of 'exit polls.' However, that's all it is; my opinion and its not what I do for a living so I may be way, way incorrect.

Peace.

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