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Why polls are like horoscopes.

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

I’m start to think that poll results are a lot like newspaper horoscopes. My Globe and Mail horoscope for this week: “VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23): “You must be even-handed this weekend, both in your personal life and at work. If … Continue reading →

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The only poll that counts ….?

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

Jean Chretien used to say that “polls were for dogs.” Others say that the only poll that matters is the one on election day. I disagree. I think it’s obvious that although polls are supposed to given an indication of … Continue reading →

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One-stop polling results

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

I think the Winnipeg Free Press has been doing a helluva job of reporting this election so far. And the posted comments on their articles are as thoughtful as any I’ve seen. In today’s story about the recent Harris-Decima poll, which … Continue reading →

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