Question

In the last presidential election (2004), the Democratic candidate polls showed John Kerry behind Howard Dean and Wesley Clark. What is this example evidence of when it comes to early polls?

a.
They are a waste of time.
c.
They are incorrect according to public opinion.
b.
They accurately predict the nominee for a political party.
d.
They do not measure a candidate's potential for the nomination.

THE CORRECT ANSWER IS D) THEY DO NOT MEASURE A CANDIDATE'S POTENTIAL FOR THE NOMINATION.

Answer 1

This example is evidence that early polls may not accurately reflect the eventual outcome of an election. It shows that although John Kerry was initially behind in the polls he eventually became the Democratic candidate, indicating that early poll results can change significantly as the race progresses.