What kind of stupid poll BS is this from ABC?

[neomonkey]

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2004/story?id=172726&page=1&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312

Oct. 17, 2004 -- While the race for the presidency is close, George W. Bush has expectations working for him: Most likely voters think that in the end he'll win a second term.

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Even though the race has been a dead heat for much of the past week, 56 percent in the latest ABC News tracking poll think Bush will win, compared with 33 percent who think Kerry will. That's a bit closer than in early September, before the debates revived Kerry's campaign, but expectations remain on Bush's side.

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So they are measuring what likely voters think will happen as opposed to who they will vote for?

WTF?

Are they trying to tell us that we are generally pessimistic or resigned to defeat? Will these people who want Kerry but feel Bush is going to win even bother voting if they feel so strongly about Bush's inevitable victory?

[Free2BMe]

1. Whatever incites and grows our base can't be all bad!!!!!

[Renew Deal]

2. Hopefully some of the Bushies will stay home then.

[jdots]

3. don't they have a Bowflex infomercial to run ?

oooo poor little A.B.C. needs attention

[Philosophy]

4. Suggestion for next poll:

"Who do you think that most other voters think will win the election?"

This could be either be stupid or enlightening. :eyes:

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

5. That would be about as meaningful as the "who do you think will win"

question.