https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/10/04/can-we-believe-the-presidential-polls/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 15:36:29 -0400<![CDATA[Mr. Bush was hitting the vital 50% mark in almost half the polls (unlike Mr. Obama) and had a lead over Mr. Kerry twice as large as the one Mr. Obama now holds over Mr. Romney. So why was the 2004 race &#8220;a dead heat&#8221; while many commentators today say Mr. Obama is the clear favorite?]]>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:15:05 -0400<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/10/04/can-we-believe-the-presidential-polls-n96328