The polls have proven the pundits wrong many times in this election. The AP's Julie Pace looks at some of the reasons why voters don't trust the polls.Voters vs. Polls

 
   


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Securing a Position
Churches Compete for Obama Family's Membership
Looking Back at Campaign
Obama Rallies Crowd in Columbus
One-on-One with Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin in Chillicothe
Breaking Down the Latest Poll
Obama Moves into the Red States
John McCain in Lancaster
Michelle Obama in Columbus
Obama Takes Campaign Break
The Final Debate
No Quick Fix
Voters Perspective on Energy Consumption
Voters Rank Energy Most Important Issue
Do We Trust Our Leaders?
Pros and Cons of Absentee Ballots
Obama: Making Up Ground
Staking a Claim to the White House
Troopergate Update
Troubled Economic Times
McCain and Obama Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary
Political Silly Season
Poll Shows McCain Lead Over Obama
Protestors Last Night at RNC
Convention Photos
Protestors at the RNC
Defining RNC Delegates
Gov. Sarah Palin Overshadows McCain
Twin Cities Welcomes RNC
Gov. Sarah Palin Speech Overview
Obama in Ohio
Hurricane Gustav and the RNC
Protestors At Republican National Convention
Colorful Characters at the DNC
Obama to Accept Nomination
Roll Count Vote
Invesco Field Preps
A Historic Moment
Iraqi War Veterans
Strong Opinions About Our Future Leader
Clintons Getting Attention
The Big Tent
Michelle Obama Opens the Convention
Obama: Connecting with Voters
Delaware's Convention Delegation Moves to the Front
DNC Protestors
Western States Key To Obama Votes
Republican Party Central Campaign Theme
McCain/Obama Ready To Choose Running Mate
Veepstakes Speculation
Democrats Choose Keynote Speaker
McCain Visits Sporting Goods Store
Russia-Georgia Conflict Advantage For McCain
McCain/Obama Energy Policies
Obama/McCain Campaign Goes Negative
Obama Works New Battleground States
Race and the Campaign
Latest McCain Tactics
Obama Campaign Strategy
McCain Campaigns In Colorado
Voters vs. Polls
Winning Over Clinton Supporters
The Veepstakes
View of McCain's Projected Image
Obama in Israel/McCain Attacks the Media
Obama's Second Trip to Iraq
U.S. Troops Withdrawal by 2010
Barack Obama Meets With Iraqi Leaders
Obama's Upcoming Trip to Iraq
Foreign Policy
Obama - Convincing Voters
McCain's Medical Records
Does Age Play a Part in the Campaign?
McCain Raises $22M in June
Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton Hold Joint Fundraiser
Obama, McCain Battle Over Economic Plans
View of Image and Perception In Politics
Issues Important to Voters
Barack Obama and John McCain Push for Independent Voters
Barack Obama's Plan to Court Conservatives
Gas Prices Affecting Votes
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Unite
Hate the War, Love the Warrior
Controversial Statement by McCain Advisor
Solving the Energy Crisis
Obama Finances
The Obama Watch
McCain Tours Iowa
Political Flip-Flops
Domestic Oil & Gas Production
Independent Voters
Tight Race
A Tribute to Dad & Politics
McCain Proposes Town Hall Meetings
Anti-Washington Candidates?
Choosing a Running Mate
McCain & Obama's Economic Policies
Obama on Tour
A Secret Meeting?
Clinton's Candidacy Comes to an End
Clinton's Campaign Ends
Obama Locks Up the Nomination
How Does Clinton Bow Out?
The Democratic Primary
Puerto Rican Voters
McClellan Book
McCain & President Bush
McCain's Talking Points
Obama's Potential Running Mates
Will Kentucky & Oregon Make a Difference?
The Iraq War: The Bigger Issue
John Edwards Endorses Obama
Obama in West Virginia
Spinning the West Virginia Results
Democratic Race Not Over Yet
Images in Motion: Indiana and North Carolina
MTV Choose or Lose Street Team '08: Earth Day
MTV Choose or Lose Street Team '08: City Year
North Carolina Primary - May 6th
Wooing the Superdelegates
The Uncommitted Super Delegates
Obama's Pursuit for the Presidency
General Election: A Look at the Democrats
More on Obama's Former Pastor
The Popular Vote
Clinton Defeats Obama in Pennsylvania
Breaking Down the Numbers
Debate Analysis
Philadelphia Debate Follow Up
A Caricature in Politics
Family Rallies Voters
Iraq: Senate Hearings
Iraq Report
Clinton Aide Ousted
McCain's Biographical Tour
Appealing to the Working Class Voters
Reintroducing John McCain
Clinton - Bosnia Trip
Mostly Positive Reviews for Obama
McCain Ethics
Primary Do-Overs?
Joint Clinton-Obama Ticket?
McCain Attention on Fundraising
Florida and Michigan's Delegates
MTV Choose or Lose Street Team '08: Rejuvenating the Economy
12th Congressional District
Undecided Makes Her Choice
MTV Choose or Lose Street Team '08: Texas
MTV Choose or Lose Street Team '08: Freedom to Rise
MTV Choose or Lose Street Team '08: Cost of Textbooks
MTV Choose or Lose Street Team '08: Education for Migrant Farmers
Video Essay: Clinton's Campaign Sweep Through Ohio
Women in Politics
Race for 15th Congressional District
ABC 6 Talks with Huckabee
ABC 6 Talks with Clinton
MTVs Choose or Lose Street Team '08: Abortion/Oral Contraceptives
Obama Rallies in Columbus
Ohio Debate
A High Stakes Debate
Dodd Endorses Obama
Sparring Over Trade Issues
Obama and Clinton Face Off
After the Texas Debate
McCain Denies Relationship Reports
Obama Cruising Ahead
Barak Tries to Continue Winning Streak
Hawaii and Wisconsin
Does Momentum Matter?
Strategy
What Factors Could Tip the Scales?
Make or Break Week
Debate Analysis
Who's Out, Who's In
Campaign Photos
First Person - GOP Debate
One on One with John McCain
The Unsettled Republican Field
First Person: Strategies of the GOP Candidates
Race Rundown: Unpredictable Republican Race
Clinton Video Essay
First Person: Encouraging Supporters to Vote
American Crossroads - Your Vote '08
McCain in Iowa
Rough Cuts: John McCain campaigns in Des Moines, Iowa
First Person: Negative Mailings
The Personal Side - Candid Talk from the Candidates
The Personal Side - The Candidates Talk About Getting Angry
The Personal Side - The Candidates Talk About Food
The Personal Side - The Candidates Talk About Jobs They've Had

 

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