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The Bradley Effect

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by carpro, Sep 18, 2008.

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    carpro Well-Known Member
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    http://www.newsmax.com/kessler/Polling_Methods_obama_/2008/09/17/131885.html


    Polling Methods May Tilt Obama Results, Exec Says

    Wednesday, September 17, 2008
    By: Ron Kessler Article


    Most polls may be overstating Barack Obama’s support by 5 to 10 percentage points because those surveyed may not be telling the truth about voting for him, ad executive Gabe Joseph III tells Newsmax.

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    The phenomenon has been dubbed the Bradley Effect, first identified in a 1982 California gubernatorial election. Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley was the supposed front-runner in an open race. Polls showed the African-American Democrat running well ahead of white Republican candidate George Deukmejian. Yet, when the returns came in, Bradley lost by more than 50,000 votes.
     
    #1 carpro, Sep 18, 2008
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    Makes me wonder about the validity of the Bradley Effect.

    It makes a sort of sense, people being the way they are.
     
    #2 carpro, Sep 18, 2008
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