The Flawed AP Poll

When I first saw the new AP poll I was shocked. All other polls had Obama up by 5 to even 14 points. This one had it virtually tied, 44 to 43 favoring Obama.

The results of the AP are being parsed. The results indicate that it is highly flawed.

The specific flaws are coming to light.

The fact that AP is in McCain's corner explains a lot as well.

America Blog: New flawed AP poll claims McCain and Obama are tied.

But, the poll doesn't make sense on many levels. Here's one example: 45% of this poll's respondents are evangelicals or born-again Christians...

The problem? In 2004, evangelicals/born-again Christians made up 23% of voters. But that same group makes up 44% of likely voters in AP's poll released today. That's almost double the number - it's totally implausible.

But, the AP brain trust loves McCain. It's not just Sidoti. Remember, AP's Washington bureau chief almost went to work for McCain. He's in that donut video, too.