The poll, released earlier tonight, shows a 49-49 tie among likely voters. But to get that result CNN had to use one of the most skewed samples we’ve seen this campaign (see page 29):
Among those likely voters, 41% described themselves as Democrats, 29% described themselves as Independents, and 30% described themselves as Republicans.
A D+11 sample! By comparison, the electorate in 2008, when Obama-mania was at its peak, was merely D+7, according to exit polls.
Tweeters were in a state of disbelief:
https://twitter.com/dc_jon/status/265282042156171264
Hey @CNN, can you get anymore in the tank for obama than by publishing a poll with a D+11 poll. Please.
— JustPlainBill (@JustPlainBill) November 5, 2012
There’s more. The poll shows Mitt Romney beating President Obama among Independents 59-37, an incredible 22-point lead.
Does anyone seriously believe Romney can win Indies by more than 20 points and still come out tied in the popular vote?
Listen y'all ..that @CNN Poll with Romney leading IND+22 and a D+11 sample…is CRAZY. NO way can the race be tied. Blowout for Romney.
— ?? ❌CO2 Is Life❌?? (@PMgeezer) November 5, 2012
Exit question: Is CNN hopelessly biased, hopelessly dishonest, or both?
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