9/14/12, "Marist Institute for Public Polling Director Lee Miringoff,"
Hugh Hewitt show transcript
In an age when polls make big news, when polls are used to influence public opinion rather than reflect it, most people don't know polls are often skewed. Meaning people are fooled. The Marist pollster doesn't suggest running a campaign to educate the public about this. He thinks whatever he's doing is fine. This is how the interview ended:
"HH: Okay, last question, what percentage do you think Democrats will vote over Republicans in Ohio this year?
LM: Oh, probably about 8 percent, plus or minus three or four.
HH: So it could be four percent?
LM: And it could be twelve.
HH: Okay, I just think, Doc, that’s just stretching it, but I look forward to having you back.
LM: It’s not stretching. That’s statistics and mathematics. I’m not making this stuff up.
HH: No, political science does not suggest that that would be the case, but I hope you come back. We’re out of time, and I appreciate you’re taking the time today.
LM: My pleasure as always.
HH: Thank you, Lee Miringoff of the Marist Institute." via Free Republic
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