Vote quick in this MSNBC/NEWSWEEK poll!

[mzmolly]

:hi:

Kerry is doing very well:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6144520/site/newsweek/

[Demi_Babe]

1. done

[SoCalDemocrat]

71. This Poll is BIASED - don't let this B.S. slide past

You're all patting yourselves on the back. "We DU'ed another poll!" without realizing you're doing the Bush campaign a favor. This poll has obvious bias built into it, and now you're giving them a sound bite that lets them confirm Kerry as a flip flopper.

Here is my letter to MSNBC complaining about their biased poll.


More and more often I'm disappointed with the quality of journalism provided by MSNBC.
From the MSNBC poll regarding built in bias in your questions.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6144520/site/newsweek/

"Over his 19-year career in the U.S. Senate, John Kerry has changed his position on a number of issues. From what you know about Kerry, why do you think this is?"

What issues might those be? You're poll already assumes the Bush campaign spin that John Kerry is a "flip flopper", which I must protest in the strongest terms possible. What is worse, you don't afford the respondent the opportunty to respond that they don't believe John Kerry has in fact changed his opinion.

Kerry changes his position as circumstances change
Kerry changes his position to help him win an election
Don't know

There is no option for "Kerry is consistent in his positions and message"

"How do you think Bush administration policies and diplomatic efforts have affected the way people in other countries feel about the United States?"

This question opens the assumption that the Bush administration has not actually caused a drop in world opinion. This is an indisputable fact, based on any polling data or metric you care to evaluate. Yet you've decided to leave it open to interpretation? Why?

Improved America's image around the world 5% 10%
Led to more anti-Americanism around the world 85% 60%
Haven't had much effect either way 9% 24%

On one hand, you peg Kerry a flip flopper. On the other, you allow Bush to be perceived as possibly having improved world opinions of the United States?

Does anyone at MSNBC even sanity check these polls before they are released?

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[Kierkegaard]

2. Done!

[BOSSHOG]

3. THANKS MZMOLLY

When we work as a team, we are unbeatable.
Senator Kerry is doing awesome.

My fellow DUERS - VOTE IN THIS ONE, ITS IMPORTANT

[napi21]

4. Sorry, I don't know how to align the results, but here they are.

Percentages may not total to 100% for each question due to non-responses

Suppose the election were being held TODAY and you had the following three choices for president and vice president. Who would you vote for? * 37018 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Bush-Cheney 19% 45%
Kerry-Edwards 79% 47%
Nader-Camejo 1% 2%
Undecided/Other 1% 6%

There has not been a military draft in this country since the 1970s. How would you feel about reinstating the draft and requiring young men to serve in the military at this time? Do you favor reinstating the military draft? * 36858 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Favor 6% 7%
Should be considered 17% 28%
Should not be considered 71% 62%
Don't know 6% 3%

Because of Iraq, do you think the military draft is likely to be reinstated if George W. Bush is re-elected? * 36882 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Yes, likely 64% 38%
No, not likely 25% 51%
Don't know 10% 11%

How do you think Bush administration policies and diplomatic efforts have affected the way people in other countries feel about the United States? * 36870 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Improved America's image around the world 5% 10%
Led to more anti-Americanism around the world 84% 60%
Haven't had much effect either way 9% 24%
Don't know 1% 6%

Over his 19-year career in the U.S. Senate, John Kerry has changed his position on a number of issues. From what you know about Kerry, why do you think this is? * 36873 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Kerry changes his position as circumstances change 78% 47%
Kerry changes his position to help him win an election 18% 47%
Don't know 4% 6%

How much, if any, of Thursday night's presidential debate between Bush and Kerry did you happen to watch? * 36935 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

All or most of the debate 88% 53%
About half 6% 10%
Only some 4% 11%
Hardly any or none 2% 26%
Don't know 0% 1%

Regardless of which presidential candidate you now support, who do you think won the debate? * 37060 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

George W. Bush 9% 19%
John Kerry 84% 61%
No winner/about even 6% 16%
Don't know 1% 4%

[Thrill]

14. That one question

isn't fair to Kerry

[napi21]

19. What question are you talking about?

I went back and reread tham all, and I don't undrstand which one you mean.

[Thrill]

23. This one

Over his 19-year career in the U.S. Senate, John Kerry has changed his position on a number of issues

[napi21]

29. I thought the possible answers were fair.

Changed his vote because of changing circumstances is the way it is. What's unfair about that?

[saccheradi]

65. the question says "a number of issues"...

then asks for a broad opinion about the origins of his decisions.
That's pretty loaded and makes the answer completely subjective.

[George_S]

37. Here's the secret

How much, if any, of Thursday night's presidential debate between Bush and Kerry did you happen to watch? * 36935 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

All or most of the debate 88% 53%
About half 6% 10%
Only some 4% 11%
Hardly any or none 2% 26%
Don't know 0% 1%

People on the web are more informed and 88% watched all the debate.

[ogradda]

5. done

very good for kerry :)

[sundancekid]

6. done -- the internals are also interesting -- see for yourself

[mzmolly]

8. Linky?

;) :hi:

[Thrill]

24. Post the internals

Please

[PCIntern]

7. done but

they'll disclaim it because Kerry is doing so well

[Erika]

9. Done

And Kerry is Awesome!

[CrowNotAngelGRL]

10. Kerry's winning :)

[madmax]

11. Kick n/t

[Kimber Scott]

12. Mission Accomplished

:bounce:

[Thrill]

13. DONE

[PoiBoy]

15. Thanks for the link...

it's interesting that 1% of the folks in the Newsweek poll didn't know if they watched the debate or not... :shrug:

what's up with that?

[EST]

40. There are, unfortunately, some people who. for reasons

unknown, or pure cussedness, either don't even know if they are alive or will vote contrarian for the pure hell of it. Why would someone release a virus on the internet whose sole purpose is to cause grief, pain and loss to millions of innocents? There are some dull, vile people in the world, as well as some people who would hurt and kill, just because they want to.

[RebelOne]

41. Done. Looks like Kerry/Edwards is a clear favorite.n/t

[snowbear]

16. Done..

Who are the 10% that think Bush has improved international relations? :crazy: :silly: :puke:

[napi21]

21. It's only 10%, and probably freepers!

Or maybe the whole administration? Would they comprise 10% of this questionaire?

[MockSwede]

49. Multiple Entries

Yeah, if they kept reentering vote. Just like FLA 2000.

[MockSwede]

50. Signed, sealed and delivered

Interesting results.

[Hot Water]

22. Al Quaida

[merh]

66. The members of his administration and the heads of

Halliburton and other corporations that are the war profiteers.

[Invalence1]

17. Done.

[dogtag]

18. DONE, with glee!

[Sydnie]

20. Done

Suppose the election were being held TODAY and you had the following three choices for president and vice president. Who would you vote for? * 37985 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Bush-Cheney 19% 45%
Kerry-Edwards 79% 47%
Nader-Camejo 1% 2%
Undecided/Other 1% 6%

There has not been a military draft in this country since the 1970s. How would you feel about reinstating the draft and requiring young men to serve in the military at this time? Do you favor reinstating the military draft? * 37823 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Favor 6% 7%
Should be considered 17% 28%
Should not be considered 71% 62%
Don't know 6% 3%

Because of Iraq, do you think the military draft is likely to be reinstated if George W. Bush is re-elected? * 37846 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Yes, likely 64% 38%
No, not likely 25% 51%
Don't know 10% 11%

How do you think Bush administration policies and diplomatic efforts have affected the way people in other countries feel about the United States? * 37834 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Improved America's image around the world 5% 10%
Led to more anti-Americanism around the world 84% 60%
Haven't had much effect either way 9% 24%
Don't know 1% 6%

Over his 19-year career in the U.S. Senate, John Kerry has changed his position on a number of issues. From what you know about Kerry, why do you think this is? * 37837 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Kerry changes his position as circumstances change 78% 47%
Kerry changes his position to help him win an election 18% 47%
Don't know 4% 6%

How much, if any, of Thursday night's presidential debate between Bush and Kerry did you happen to watch? * 37902 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

All or most of the debate 88% 53%
About half 6% 10%
Only some 4% 11%
Hardly any or none 2% 26%
Don't know 0% 1%

Regardless of which presidential candidate you now support, who do you think won the debate? * 38030 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

George W. Bush 9% 19%
John Kerry 84% 61%
No winner/about even 6% 16%
Don't know 1% 4%

[oasis]

25. 64% think draft is likely under Bush. America is waking up.

[irancontra]

26. i tried to love it as best as I could.

[AmerDem]

27. done

[Gloria]

28. Done!! A joy to do....

eom

[Ducks In A Row]

30. it going well, but it's still early

we should keep this kick the rest of the weekend.

[MontecitoDem]

31. thanks for the link

done
:kick:

[demwing]

32. Done

Kerry is so far ahead after about 40,000 answers, Bush is actually being abused. Somebody stop this thing!

[pinkpops]

33. interesting contrast between the net poll and Newsweek poll -

The net poll column shows large majority actually saw "almost all" of the debate. The net poll also shows the largest answers favorable to Kerry.

[A Simple Game]

34. Done

Excellent numbers for Kerry. And I thought MSNBC leaned way to the right. I must have been mistaken(not).

[boojumhunters]

35. Done

But it was hard work. Of course I know it is!

[newyawker99]

46. Hi boojumhunters!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[kentuck]

67. I like your humor already !

:)

[George_S]

36. Done

[umtalal]

38. done.

[DemBones DemBones]

39. Hmm, an intelligent set of questions. Will

wonders never cease?

I'm sending the link to friends.

[Fluffdaddy]

42. I feel Great ever since Thursday round abouts 11PM..................

Oh I forgot..................Done


Good Poll questions

[marigold20]

43. Done

Looks good..

[bushwakker]

44. Newsweek this week - "Off the Ropes - Why Kerry Won"

[shirlden]

45. Done

And :kick:

[Jacobin]

47. But, don't forget about Poland

snicker

[goodboy]

48. done....

[blondeatlast]

51. done. nt

[doni_georgia]

52. Done

:kick:

[texasmom]

53. Done n/t

[JPace]

54. done

[mhr]

55. Done

eom

[Cha]

56. They didn't have any

shit questions like this for bush in there..like do you think bush LIED?

"Over his 19-year career in the U.S. Senate, John Kerry has changed his position on a number of issues. From what you know about Kerry, why do you think this is?"

Happy Kerry is doing so well, thank you!

[mzmolly]

58. I wasn't thrilled about that one either, but the best answer is in the

lead.

Of course we all have changed over the past 19 years. Sheesh !

:hi:

They should have said "George Bush's has changed his rationale for war on several occassions, why do you think this is?" :P

[Clinton Crusader]

57. done, doing well

:kick:

[teamster633]

59. Thanks for the link.

And just how much did Newsweak have * up only days ago?

[devinsgram]

60. Done - keep this going

[crispini]

62. Done

Suppose the election were being held TODAY and you had the following three choices for president and vice president. Who would you vote for? * 58998 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Bush-Cheney 18% 45%
Kerry-Edwards 80% 47%
Nader-Camejo 1% 2%
Undecided/Other 1% 6%

There has not been a military draft in this country since the 1970s. How would you feel about reinstating the draft and requiring young men to serve in the military at this time? Do you favor reinstating the military draft? * 58750 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Favor 6% 7%
Should be considered 17% 28%
Should not be considered 71% 62%
Don't know 6% 3%

Because of Iraq, do you think the military draft is likely to be reinstated if George W. Bush is re-elected? * 58779 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Yes, likely 65% 38%
No, not likely 25% 51%
Don't know 10% 11%

How do you think Bush administration policies and diplomatic efforts have affected the way people in other countries feel about the United States? * 58770 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Improved America's image around the world 5% 10%
Led to more anti-Americanism around the world 85% 60%
Haven't had much effect either way 9% 24%
Don't know 1% 6%

Over his 19-year career in the U.S. Senate, John Kerry has changed his position on a number of issues. From what you know about Kerry, why do you think this is? * 58777 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Kerry changes his position as circumstances change 78% 47%
Kerry changes his position to help him win an election 18% 47%
Don't know 4% 6%

How much, if any, of Thursday night's presidential debate between Bush and Kerry did you happen to watch? * 58876 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

All or most of the debate 87% 53%
About half 7% 10%
Only some 4% 11%
Hardly any or none 2% 26%
Don't know 0% 1%

Regardless of which presidential candidate you now support, who do you think won the debate? * 59062 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

George W. Bush 9% 19%
John Kerry 84% 61%
No winner/about even 6% 16%
Don't know 1% 4%

[SoCalDemocrat]

61. "Kerry has changed his position on a number of issues"

From the MSNBC poll:

"Over his 19-year career in the U.S. Senate, John Kerry has changed his position on a number of issues. From what you know about Kerry, why do you think this is?"

What issues might those be? If we can't come up with them, we need to blast MSNBC to defend that or amend that statement, because I don't believe it's accurate. In fact, I think it's a bullshit question that's trying to paint Kerry as a flip flopper.

Kerry changes his position as circumstances change

Kerry changes his position to help him win an election

Don't know

There is no option for "This question is B.S., Kerry is consistent."

By the way I responded "Don't know" and I encourage the rest of you to do the same. Otherwise MSNBC WILL use this point in this poll to paint Kerry again as a flip flopper. If you select either of the first two options, it's affirming their bullshit premise.

Why does this Bush statement say:
How do you think Bush administration policies and diplomatic efforts have affected the way people in other countries feel about the United States?

Instead of Bush administration policies and diplomatic efforts have adversely affected the way people in other countries feel about the United States. How badly do you think this has hurt the U.S. abroad?

The poll author assumes Kerry is a flip flopper, which is an unsubstantiated opinion. However, they don't assume that Bush has caused world opinion to slide, which is a known fact.

[saccheradi]

69. and this subjectivity isn't remotely subtle either.

[Digit]

63. Done

[nostalgicaboutmyfutr]

64. done eom

[nostalgicaboutmyfutr]

70. @@@@@@@@ Multiple votes - Here's how

don't frget that thes polls use cookies to tell your computer that you have voted already....

so if you log off the current user and log in as Amdministrator or guest or another Username that you have (or have created :) ) then when you come back to the poll it will come up blank and you can have another opportunity to let your voice heard...

just a thought....

[in_cog_ni_to]

68. wow...Kerry IS doing very well!

Suppose the election were being held TODAY and you had the following three choices for president and vice president. Who would you vote for? * 59180 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Bush-Cheney 18% 45%
Kerry-Edwards 80% 47%
Nader-Camejo 1% 2%
Undecided/Other 1% 6%

There has not been a military draft in this country since the 1970s. How would you feel about reinstating the draft and requiring young men to serve in the military at this time? Do you favor reinstating the military draft? * 58932 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Favor 6% 7%
Should be considered 17% 28%
Should not be considered 71% 62%
Don't know 6% 3%

Because of Iraq, do you think the military draft is likely to be reinstated if George W. Bush is re-elected? * 58962 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Yes, likely 65% 38%
No, not likely 25% 51%
Don't know 10% 11%

How do you think Bush administration policies and diplomatic efforts have affected the way people in other countries feel about the United States? * 58953 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Improved America's image around the world 5% 10%
Led to more anti-Americanism around the world 85% 60%
Haven't had much effect either way 9% 24%
Don't know 1% 6%

Over his 19-year career in the U.S. Senate, John Kerry has changed his position on a number of issues. From what you know about Kerry, why do you think this is? * 58960 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

Kerry changes his position as circumstances change 78% 47%
Kerry changes his position to help him win an election 18% 47%
Don't know 4% 6%

How much, if any, of Thursday night's presidential debate between Bush and Kerry did you happen to watch? * 59059 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

All or most of the debate 87% 53%
About half 7% 10%
Only some 4% 11%
Hardly any or none 2% 26%
Don't know 0% 1%

Regardless of which presidential candidate you now support, who do you think won the debate? * 59245 web responses

RESPONSES WEB Newsweek Magazine

George W. Bush 9% 19%
John Kerry 84% 61%
No winner/about even 6% 16%
Don't know 1% 4%

[phish420]

72. done...kick...thanks for the great poll link! nt

[mzmolly]

73. Shur!

;)

[marlakay]

74. great poll lets you see more than just election results n/t