[perfect_rovian_storm]

It’s a funny thing known as human nature.

Though, one can make a case for lending more weight to pollsters who have historically been close to the outcome. Rasmussen is one that shouldn’t be discounted. That doesn’t mean you discount every other one. Watching the polls is better for trends anyway than exact numbers.

Thompson making a 3 point move overnight after his announcement is an interesting trend to watch for and see if it happens in other polls. I’m waiting to see what Ras shows though, as he’s been dead on in the last couple elections.

[joesbucks]

yes, it's human nature. It's also based on feelings. Conservatives work with facts, not feelings.

the polls are tainted/this one's valid arguement is simply a way to minimize the truth when the polls are against ones position.

Instead of dealing with reality, they deal in deflection of the facts.

[lesser_satan]

Rasmussen has Fred at 23%, Ruity 24% right now.