Which pollster do you trust more? Mason-Dixon or Zogby?

[antiimperialist]

Two Iowa polls have been released today, one (Mason-Dixon, conducted 12/26-12/28) showing a triple-tie in the Demcoratic race with Edwards on top by 1% over his nearest rival, and Zogby, conducted 12/26-12-29 (Clinton 31%, Obama 27%, Edwards 24%).

http://zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1406
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/227/story/23940.html

Which poll, based on how accurate it has been in the past, do you trust most?

[AtomicKitten]

1. I don't trust polls.

Polls are like astrology. When they are favorable, I like them.

[Anouka]

12. LOL

That is the way it goes, when it comes down to it, isn't it?

[Selatius]

2. Too close to call.

It's anyone's game at this point, and the fact that polls are conflicting with each other seems to bear that out.

[Azathoth]

3. Mason-Dixon is far more accurate with state polls

At least, that's been my experience :shrug:

[no name no slogan]

4. DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN

All polls basically suck ass, with a ±5% margin of error

[DemocratSinceBirth]

5. Have Fun

http://www.surveyusa.com/electiontrackrecord.html

[Missy M]

6. Couldn't vote....

I don't trust either one.

[seasat]

7. A post on KOS linked to article on Pollster.com that rated the polling agencies.

Here's the article. They polled pollsters about which poll they thought was best in Iowa. Zogby rates dead last with a net reliability of -70% while Mason Dixon had a net of +12%. The Des Moines Register poll was considered the best.

[TheCowsCameHome]

8. I only trust the ones that come out the day after an election.

[Anouka]

11. Well said. n/t

[maximusveritas]

9. I trust Zogby more, but the Mason Dixon poll is more in line with other polls

With the Iowa polls, there's so much variability, that a question like this is irrelevant. In the end, I think everyone realizes it is a close race. What matters is who plays the caucus game the best that day.

[Mass]

10. Both say the same thing. Too close to call.