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Where Are The Polls?
by Michael in New York on 7/31/2004 11:32:00 AM
Usually, two seconds after an event the major media outlets start
releasing instant polls about its impact and chat with focus groupsabout how they feel. I've always thought they moved too quickly and
were silly in a way. But here it is two days after John Kerry's
acceptance speech and still no poll results about his bounce? I'm
sure they'll pop up on Monday, but what gives?



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