CNN about to announce "Entrance Polling"

[Thumper]

It also makes a big difference how many caucus locations they poll at. Will they poll at locations where they know it is likely that traditional MSM poll numbers will be supported?

 

[PubliusPublicola]

"Entrance" polling seems somewhat dangerous to me. This means they are going to be asking people who they are voting for as they walk into the building.

Doesn't this open the floodgates for individual vote manipulation if the polltaker has nefarious intentions and collaboration from inside?

In a state where folks vote by standing in a corner, i dont think this is ground for complaint.

 

[fireworks_god]

All elections should be held like Iowa is doing this.

 

[Menthol Patch]

I'm so freaking hyped about this I can't calm down!

 

[davver]

It could be good. Many democratic registered Paul supporters may show up thinking they can vote and be turned away, but not till they have talked to the entrance pollster.

 

[UCFGavin]

any update on this?

 

[Ronin]

No update, but I will say this. If they are doing entrance polling, I think it will mostly be so they can talk about the democrats. My guess is they'll be asking for who people's second choice is. That way they have something to talk about for an hour.

On the R side, I think it is a worse indicator than exit polling. Especially for us. Because we aren't as well known, I would think we will gain more voters as the message is spread. We surely won't lose any votes. Hopefully those that will argue for Dr. Paul will be well established in the community. Middle aged would be ideal. I mean lets be real. Not many old folks are going to listen to a "dumb" college kid. All this recent McCain media does concern me though.

 

[RonPaulCult]

In a state where folks vote by standing in a corner, i dont think this is ground for complaint.

Somebody answer this for me - isn't that only the dems which vote that way in Iowa?

Entrance polling seems fine for them but not ethical at all for the republcans who (as I understand it) vote privately

 

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

It could be good. Many democratic registered Paul supporters may show up thinking they can vote and be turned away, but not till they have talked to the entrance pollster.

I thought they could switch registration at the entrance. No?

 

[FreedomFirst2008]

Independent Gazetteer, January 29, 1791

"Under every government the final resort of the people, is an appeal to the sword; whether to defend themselves against the open attacks of a foreign enemy, or to check the insidious encroachments of domestic foes. Whenever a people...entrust the defence of their country to a regular, standing army, composed of mercenaries, the power of that country will remain
under the direction of the most wealthy citizens." - Anonymous framer of the US Constitution, Independent Gazetteer, January 29, 1791


Where did you find this?

Any theories about who said it?

If you are going to a caucus talk to as many entrace pollsters as you can. The more people that say "Ron Paul is my candidate" the more DIFFICULT it would be to tinker with the vote total.

 

[Richie]

I thought they could switch registration at the entrance. No?

They can.

 

[Luther]

All elections should be held like Iowa is doing this.

Wrong. This process is highly undemocratic.

 

[SovereignMN]

"Under every government the final resort of the people, is an appeal to the sword; whether to defend themselves against the open attacks of a foreign enemy, or to check the insidious encroachments of domestic foes. Whenever a people...entrust the defence of their country to a regular, standing army, composed of mercenaries, the power of that country will remain
under the direction of the most wealthy citizens." - Anonymous framer of the US Constitution, Independent Gazetteer, January 29, 1791


Where did you find this?

Any theories about who said it?

I found it while searching for quotes from the fouding fathers. Here is one link. No idea who said it.

http://quotes.liberty-tree.ca/quote_blog/A.Framer.Quote.B6AB

 

[SovereignMN]

Wrong. This process is highly undemocratic.

I like caucuses. It's very republican (small 'r').

 

[Todd]

I like caucuses. It's very republican (small 'r').

Agreed...
The key word is republican as in Republic. We are not a democracy...who would want to live in one.. The founders knew how dangerous it was with our unlimited appetites. Tyranny of the majority it would be.

 

[IRO-bot]

Isn't that what it is now Todd?

 

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

So, it's 6:33 CST, when are those entrance poll results going to start coming in?

 

[hsmith]

if you are voting for Paul, they just want to preannounce a winner and supress turnout. We are all voting Tancredo.

um that won't really work, because once the doors are closed, they are closed.

 

[Crickett]

I support entrance polling. It's the only way to guard against the election being stolen. Only close elections can be stolen, so lets make sure it's not close .

Why do you say that? They can cut out the recordings of people who said RP and just put in the other ones. Who would know????

 

[Crickett]

They can.

Yeah, but I heard it takes over an hour to change to democratic and only a few minutes for republican..