When less is more?
October 10, 2008
Ok, this is a quickie, so here it goes. I have been obsessed by the polling numbers for the presidential race. I would say I am only obsessed because it’s the first time I have paid attention to polling. My obsessions fade quickly, so no need to worry. In my quest to get some balanced views I was reading the outcome of Fox News’s Latest poll. The write up that discusses the latest polling numbers contained this gem.
“There is no doubt the economy remains the single most important issue to voters this election. It is picked by 49 percent, which is more than all the other issues combined.”
Wait! Is that right? 49% is more than all the other issues combined. Are you saying that if you combined the other 51% of the issues, they would total 48% or less? Ok, just checking. I guess fair and balanced does not mean accurate and fact checked.
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