Poll Track

McSame On Iraq?

Voters See Dems As More Likely To Bring Change On The War; Plus: Holding Congress In Contempt


POLL TRACK ANALYSIS

Iraq is certain to garner more attention as the general election begins in earnest, and voters say they are fed up with the Republican-led war effort. They prefer either Democratic candidate to McCain when it comes to bringing the conflict to a conclusion.

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Fueling Discontent


POLL TRACK ANALYSIS

Economists may be tempering their pessimism about a recession, but most people still see trouble on the horizon. Americans are as pessimistic about the economy as they have been in 27 years -- and high gas prices are to blame.

More On Models


MYSTERY POLLSTER

The "Poblano" statistical model from last week's column sparked a flurry of questions about its use of demographics to predict primary outcomes. But don't worry, it doesn't translate into polling's demise.


National JournalSat. May 10, 2008

Political Insiders Poll

National Journal's insiders weigh in on the progress of John McCain's campaign thus far, and on the potential damage to the Democratic Party in nominating either Barack Obama or Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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