I know Rasmussen has a great deal of respect from both sides. I do not doubt his integrity as I have no proof to the contrary. However, having said that (love that phrase) I did some Wikipedia work. He is quoted as saying he was bought up Republican, but switched to Democrat after the Nixon years. He then said he is now independent.
It stands to reason that any pollster virtually must say he/she is independent. Professional suicide could loom, if it were stated he was of the "leg tingle" variety. Again, I do not claim Rasmussen is telling a falsehood. Just that few persons can distance themselves from what they really are. Maybe he can do this, if the presidents admirer.
The sampling that has devasted Akin, covered 500 respondents. An important point has been raised here. Does this have a shelf life? Ok,here is what I am going to do. Next thursday at precisely 1:00 Est. I will visit this thread and we will see whether the MSM and their cohorts are- in the words of Shakespeare been "Full of sound and fury, signifying NOTHING!
Whoops! my bad.
Last paragraph should read..... The sampling that has devastated Akin, covered 500 respondents.
My time of visiting this thread next Thursday to see whither the sound and fury of the MSM is going, should read 1:00 pm Est.