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No one knows for certain if Barack Obama's race is leading some voters to misrepresent their intentions, writes Kathy Frankovic. But the evidence we do have suggests the “Bradley effect” could be a thing of the past. More...




What Does A Woman Bring To A Ticket?

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic Says Palin Has Given McCain A Bounce — For Now

Play VideoVideo: Palin Returns To Alaska



The Politics Of Hurricanes

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic Looks At How Storms Can Affect Presidential Campaigns And Perceptions Of The White House

ExplorePhotos: In Gustav's Wake



How Do You Gauge Voters' Feelings?

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic: Polls Can Measure Many Things, But It Takes Nuance To Sort Out Gut Reactions



Convention Bounce, Bump Or Noise?

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic Assesses The Chances Of Movement In The Polls Due To Conventions, VP Picks



Too Early To Obsess Over Horserace Polls?

Kathy Frankovic: We Need To Be Careful In What We Expect From Voters In The Summer



Economy Still First In Voters' Minds

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic: The Economy Has The Same Importance It Had In 1992



The "Experience Gap" Question

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic: How Big Is The Gap In How People See The Candidates' Experience - And How Much Does It Matter?



Is There An Election "Enthusiasm Gap"?

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic: If There Is One, Does It Matter?



Seeing (Sometimes False) Safety In Numbers

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic: Exit Polls Are Valuable, But Don't Accept Them Blindly



Is There A Political Patriotism Gap?

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic: Barack Obama May Have A Patriotism Perception Problem

Play VideoVideo: Obama Affirms Patriotism



Early Voting Creates Polling Challenges

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic: Traditional Exit Polling Is Harder Thanks To Pre-Election Day Voting



What's The Right Age For A President?

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic: Americans Say Best Decade Is 50s; Only 2 Percent Say McCain's Decade Ideal

Play VideoVideo: Race And Age In Campaign '08



Can Voters Be Objective About The Economy?

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic: Assessments Of Presidents, Policy Exhibit A Partisan Cast



Do VP Choices Matter?

CBS News' Kathy Frankovic Breaks Down Polling Evidence From Past Presidential Elections

Play VideoVideo: Couric Prods Obama On Clinton


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