Despite the jokes about the glut of pre-election tracking polls in New Hampshire, these surveys were remarkably accurate in predicting the outcome of the race. And an analysis shows that when accumulated together, they provided a virtually perfect snapshot of the New Hampshire electorates voting intentions. Added together, the surveys predicted the level of support for every candidate within a single percentage point.
For full analysis, see: http://people-press.org/commentary/display.php3?AnalysisID=84
Michael Dimock Research Director Pew Research Center for the People and the Press http://people-press.org