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How much attention are you paying to the presidential campaign polls?

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Total of 88,481 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

45.5%
I'm obsessed with the polls
40,234 votes
43.6%
I'm interested, but not obsessively
38,534 votes
3.3%
I try to avoid them
2,961 votes
6.7%
I don't care about the polls
5,932 votes
0.9%
What polls?
820 votes
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I'm obsessed with the polls

I am glued to realclearpolitics.com all the time. I just hope nothing changes much from the polls by Tues!

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  • 5 votes
#1
 - INvoter
 - 10:57 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
I don't care about the polls

polls mean nothing

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  • 2 votes
#2
 - james4obama
 - 10:57 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
I'm obsessed with the polls

I am having trouble sleeping - totally stressed about the election - don't know what I will do if McCain wins. Move!

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    #3
     - Ted Miller
     - 10:57 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
    I'm interested, but not obsessively

    Just for entertainment purposes.

    {"commentId":3782522,"threadId":"403978","contentId":"2055911","authorDomain":"rcardonap"}
      #4
       - Raul CP
       - 10:57 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
      I'm interested, but not obsessively

      I AM CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER TO SEE IF THE POLLSTERS GET IT CORRECT IN THIS ELECTION, OR DOES ELECTRONIC VOTE TAMPERING EXIST!

      {"commentId":3782615,"threadId":"403978","contentId":"2055911","authorDomain":"casualobserver"}
      • 8 votes
      #5
       - TOM TYSKIEWICZ
       - 11:02 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
      I don't care about the polls

      Is all speculation until the votes are accounted for

      {"commentId":3782617,"threadId":"403978","contentId":"2055911","authorDomain":"hektop0070"}
      • 3 votes
      #6
       - hektop
       - 11:02 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
      I'm interested, but not obsessively

      The polls are only quick snapshots. Voter turn out is key. VOTE EARLY for OBAMA! We cannot become complacent, we must continue to push ahd

      {"commentId":3782636,"threadId":"403978","contentId":"2055911","authorDomain":"gleasonhar"}
      • 17 votes
      #7
       - frustratedvoter825
       - 11:03 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
      I'm interested, but not obsessively

      They are just more propoganda for Obama. I need to run for office give an earmark for my wife company get her a promotion and a 300% raise

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      • 4 votes
      #8
       - PerryJ
       - 11:04 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
      I'm obsessed with the polls

      Our future is based on the outcome of this poll, it is crucially important everyone pay heed because it is this serious!

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      • 5 votes
      #9
       - kjacks08
       - 11:07 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
      I'm obsessed with the polls

      Go Obama /Biden 2008 and beyond!

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        #10
         - beatupfromfeetup
         - 11:07 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
        I'm obsessed with the polls

        Can't wait until this is over. I don't know what I would do if the polls prove to be wrong after all of this.

        {"commentId":3782749,"threadId":"403978","contentId":"2055911","authorDomain":"prudenceskinner"}
        • 6 votes
        #11
         - Prue-582114
         - 11:07 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
        I'm obsessed with the polls

        I'm obsessed, but mostly due to I can't for the life of me figure out who EXACTLY the pollsters are calling!!!!!

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        • 5 votes
        #12
         - Stella, Tucson
         - 11:08 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
        I'm obsessed with the polls

        The GOP has been working overtime to disenfranchise voters again. They do not believe in Democracy.

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        • 12 votes
        #13
         - Molly-526233
         - 11:08 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
        I'm obsessed with the polls

        Obama has to win...otherwise moving to Canada....

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        • 8 votes
        #14
         - Carol Michigan
         - 11:12 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
        I don't care about the polls

        You can find a poll or pundit to support any position you have, so I have never really put stock in polls. It's the VOTE that matters.

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        • 6 votes
        #15
         - Rade Radosevich, LMT
         - 11:12 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
        I'm obsessed with the polls

        This is the first time we have a qualified candidate and a carismatic one. Both are interesting and make following the election fun.

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        • 1 vote
        #16
         - gguelde
         - 11:13 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
        What polls?

        they poll 35-45%dems and 20-30% reps, what the hell kinda poll is that?

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        • 5 votes
        #17
         - Ridgelon
         - 11:13 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
        I'm interested, but not obsessively

        Polls change, and polls are wrong, and are created with variances of +- 3-5%

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          #18
           - FormerRepub
           - 11:14 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
          I'm interested, but not obsessively

          I think they are a fair indicator but skewed because this year will be a historical turnout!

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            #19
             - Terri - Indiana
             - 11:17 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
            I'm obsessed with the polls

            I am obsessed but I am not relying on the fact that Obama is in the lead. I will not take it for granted and will keep pushing for Obama.

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            • 8 votes
            #20
             - brenna1975
             - 11:18 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
            I'm interested, but not obsessively

            Does it matter what we think?

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              #21
               - ruffian518
               - 11:19 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
              I'm obsessed with the polls

              I would like to see how well the poll groups have done over time

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                #22
                 - sageadvice
                 - 11:19 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
                I'm interested, but not obsessively

                Obama/Biden '08

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                • 8 votes
                #23
                 - Xonenine
                 - 11:20 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
                I'm interested, but not obsessively

                you can determine poll outcome to a great extent by the way you shape questions.

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                • 2 votes
                #24
                 - Myra Jones
                 - 11:21 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008
                I'm interested, but not obsessively

                I check the polls every day, since I, like everyone I know, really want Obama to win this election. Send the GOP idiots packing!

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                • 9 votes
                #25
                 - Craig Duckett
                 - 11:23 am EDT on Thu Oct 30, 2008