How MoveOn Calculated the Vote

[K Gardner]

From the Press Release on their Website:

Today's endorsement is the first time MoveOn.org has endorsed a candidate for President in the Democratic primary. Over the past year, MoveOn surveyed a rotating sample of 30,000 members each week to determine their membership's preference in the Democratic presidential primary. For months, MoveOn members were divided among many candidates -- as many waited to see who would take bold progressive positions on the issues. As the primary race has gained momentum, the polling showed a consensus forming and, with Senator John Edward's withdrawal from the race, members made their decision in favor of Senator Obama. The vote took place from Thursday, January 31st to Friday, February 1st.

http://moveon.org/press/pr/obamaendorsementrelease.html

[K Gardner]

1. An addendum: I was 'sampled' yesterday in the 24-hour vote, but had never been

sent anything in the year prior. Rather strange, I think.

[reality based]

2. Likewise

[liberal N proud]

3. Likewise

[DUyellow]

4. I got the email and also get other emails, avg one a month.

[Renew Deal]

7. Same here

I get stuff from them constantly.

[VolcanoJen]

8. Same here.

That's interesting... when I received yesterday's "ballot" in my email, I assumed that was the only way the vote was being tabluated?

[stillcool]

5. I'm sure they did

.. something horrendous, despicable, and dare I say "neocon-ish" if they endorsed Obama. Off to the guillotine with Moveon!!

[K Gardner]

6. Defensive much? I never said that. I actually voted for Obama yesterday. But I saw several posts

here with people wondering why they weren't asked to vote. I posted this for information only, not as any kind of condemnation.

[stillcool]

11. Defensive much?

Yes. I seem to feel it is required of me to defend those who are vilified for espousing their views. My response to your post may have been out of line, or off topic, and for that I apologize.

[robbedvoter]

9. I got "sampled" a half an hour before the closing of the polls. Good thing I checked

my e-mail at 10:30 - well, it's not like I did matter anyway. And yes, I get stuff rom them on daily basis.

[NastyRiffraff]

10. I go MoveOn's poll just yesterday

That doesn't puzzle me; what does is the statement that it's the first time MoveOn has ever endorsed a candidate in a Presidential primary. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember they endorsed Howard Dean , comparatively early on, in the 2004 race. I don't know if it was CALLED an endorsement or not, but I do know it meant that they'd give financial support to him. Anyone else remember that a little more clearly?