Different Polls, Different Trends

Different Polls, Different Trends
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Finally, Pew had its own dynamic, not found by any of the other polls, showing a significant surge for Bush after the convention, followed by a dramatic decline, then another significant surge.

It's true, of course, that we can't know which polls are most accurate during the campaign, but we can say that collectively they often tell quite divergent stories. And that hardly qualifies them for plaudits after Election Day.

lead for Obama in the subsequent week, while Gallup and DailyKos told us there was essentially no change.

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