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TwilightZone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-09-08 02:03 AM
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17. Several possibilities...
Independents. McCain did very well and probably pulled more independents than expected. Obama's support included a significant chunk of independents and his numbers relied on them more than Hillary's. Hillary's support among Dems was much higher than Obama's.

Undecideds. One report indicated that the undecideds were as high as 17% in the polls. If the majority of them went to Hillary, that would significantly change the outcome.

Last-minute decision-making. Reports were that something like 40% of voters made up their minds in the final three days. The polls would be unable to fully account for that, especially people who decided just today.

Or, some combination of the above.
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