Reporters are biased, and polls contain errors, so...?

How do we know what to make of polling data? What's up with the so-called volatility? How many voters are really going to change their mind at this point, anyway?

Is sorting through the FEC donation records a better predictor than telephone surveys in an era of caller ID and cell phones?

Exit polls that skip early voters? What's up with that?

An explanation of statistical flukes, the perils of the believing pollsters, and why reporters can't seem to stay neutral -- in everyday language even I can understand -- I'm lovin' it!

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The Chauncey Bailey Blogger Project - "Bailey Blogger" Tag

My friend Oakland Post Editor Chauncey Bailey was murdered by a person dressed in Black in a ski mask while walking to work at 7:30 AM August 2nd, 2007.  While one person claimed that he was the murderer, this has not been confirmed via evidence and a coverup is said to have occurred either by an Oakland Police officer or officers and member of Your Black Muslim Bakery -- or both.  Or the story is more complicated than that. 
Regardless, it's been over a year, and we're not closer to a resolution of this question of who murdered Bailey.   The Chauncey Bailey Project CBP has done work on the matter, but seems more interested in applying for awards than solving the crime.  The CBP staff page includes links to "old media" people in newspapers, but no blogs or bloggers.   
So with that, I'm starting The Chauncey Bailey Blogger Project.  The main objective of this project is to increase the number of works on this matter and build a list of evidence elements and a resolution.  
If you want to participate, research and write about something related to this issue, and tag it "bailey blogger", then write a link to it in the comment section of this blog post. Eventually, I will make a widget to help access these posts.  
Let's get a large number of blogs and videos about this going.  Let's get to the bottom of this, and avenge Chauncey's name. 

AP: Palin actually does "Spread the Wealth Around" in Alaska

McCain & Palin summon antidemocratic images of a communist state to attack Obama's tax plan and his comment about spreading the wealth. But in August 2008, Palin said "And Alaska we're set up, unlike other states in the union, where it's collectively Alaskans own the resources. So we share in the wealth when development of these resources occur."

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URGENT: GA gives green light to racial targeting at polls

Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel (R) is sending letters to 4,770 registered voters that they may have to cast "challenge" ballots that won't be counted on election day. She also declared that regular citizens can contest the citizenship of fellow voters at the polls -- forcing them to also cast challenged ballots that won't be counted on ele

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California's Prop 8 Is Hateful, Unethical Legislation

This issue is not one of 'majority' decision and should not lie in the hands of the voters. This is an example of the explicit reasoning considered when drafting state and federal constitutions, that the "inalienable" rights of the few will not be trampled upon by the many.

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Hawaii Verifies Obama's Birth Certificate - GENUINE

HONOLULU -- The state's Department of Health director on Friday released a statement verifying the legitimacy of Sen. Barack Obama birth certificate.

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Ron Reagan: "I Endorse Barack Obama"

Making It Official: I Endorse Barack Obama

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Palin Movement Urges 'Godly' To 'Plunder' Wealth of 'Godless

The McCain campaign has repeatedly attacked Barack Obama for advocating "spreading the wealth." But the religious movement detailed in a ne 36 page study and which Sarah Palin has extensive ties with, urges that the 'godly' should 'plunder' the wealth of the 'godless'.

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New Low: McCain Attacks Obama's Patriotism

John McCain unveiled a new attack on Barack Obama's patriotism Saturday, jumping all over - and taking out of context - remarks made yesterday in which the Democratic nominee said the Iowa Caucuses vindicated his faith in the American public.

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A Moving Skyscraper for N.Y.?

David Fisher is looking for a site in Manhattan to construct a building that twists itself into different shapes night and day.

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7 Reasons Why Condoms Suck, But Why Getting an STD Is Worse

Fans of shock jock Howard Stern know that he likes using condoms, but that's not too surprising given his oft-reported small size and easily aroused, hornball reputation. But for many of the rest of us, condoms can be a real hassle, an inconvenience, or even a barrier to a fulfilling night. Yet, they can save your life.. We need to get real.

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RACISM! Asian-American Man Beaten For Singing

A 22-year-old Asian-American was repeatedly punched in the face early today in Boulder and forced to say "I love America," Boulder police reported. The victim told investigators that he was walking in the area of 10th and Marine streets with friends about 1 a.m., singing a song from the movie "Team America." He was confronted by 4 men.

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