[muawiyah]

Part of the problem (yet to be resolved by the pollster) is the over-representation in the polling of Northern Virginia.

The sample selection process had been frontloaded to give Moran and McAuliffe a lead over Deeds, and more than likely to show McAuliffe in the lead over Moran.

It's a bit early to go back and poll using the same folks to call.

I'm sure they'll figure this out (not).

[Doohickey]

That’s what we said in 2005. Truth is; the liberal influx in NoVA has permanently changed state-wide and national elections for Virginia.

[Dave W]

The polls were accurate. Deeds surged in the polls after the Washington Post endorsed him. Deeds gained 13 percent after the endorsement and in the following week gained another 13 percent in the polls before the primary.

The polls were accurate in forecasting a big primary victory.

You are aware that 1 out of every 7 Virginia residents live in Fairfax County? If you add the rest of Northern Virginia's population, then 2 out of every 7 Virginia residents live in Northern Virginia. That is about 28% of the state's population.

In addition, the turnout percentage in Alexandria and Arlington are very high in general elections, so polls should heavily weigh Northern Virginia.