Is Obama really that unpopular?
A pollster applies some historical context and gives three reasons why things aren't bleak for the president
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009 10:18 AM UTC 81News 2008 Elections, George W. Bush
Paul Maslin
News 2008 Elections, George W. Bush
How Obama won, by the numbers
The polls were right after all, and it was the economy, stupid, but there were still some surprises in the final results.
Thursday, Nov 6, 2008 11:45 AM UTC 42News 2008 Elections, Sarah Palin
How to read the numbers on Election Day
Howard Dean's pollster tells you the five things to look for in early returns Tuesday.
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008 11:46 AM UTC 17News 2008 Elections
Obama’s big lead in the polls is real
Democrats are afraid to believe he's really winning. But a pollster explains why those polls that show a tight race should be treated with skepticism.
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 10:17 AM UTC 168All Salon 2008 Elections, Barack Obama
Why Democrats shouldn’t panic about McCain’s poll bounce — yet
While there are some worrying long-term trends for Barack Obama, there are also some caveats about the size of McCain's post-convention, post-Palin surge.
Tuesday, Sep 9, 2008 10:13 AM UTC 131News 2008 Elections, Sarah Palin
Can you hear me now? Obama’s missing 2 percent
By failing to survey cellphone-only voters, pollsters could be undercounting Barack Obama's support by millions of voters.
Monday, Jul 14, 2008 10:44 AM UTC 88All Salon 2008 Elections, Barack Obama
Will the youth vote win it for Obama this fall?
The likely Democratic nominee has a unique appeal to voters under 30. A look at how a strong youth turnout -- or lack thereof -- could affect this November's results.
Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:30 AM UTC 114All Salon 2008 Elections, 2004 Elections
How will Barack Obama get to 270?
This November, a Democratic victory will probably hinge on the Electoral College votes of a handful of swing states. Howard Dean's pollster examines 17 fall battlegrounds, one by one.
Friday, May 16, 2008 11:37 AM UTC 170All Salon 2008 Elections, Barack Obama
Paul Maslin is a Democratic pollster based in Madison, Wis., and Oakland, Calif. He was Howard Dean's pollster in the 2004 presidential campaign and played a similar role on behalf of New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson this cycle. He began his political career working on the 1976 Carter campaign.
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