Criticisms
The Elway Poll has come under increasing fire for the accuracy of its polls. Looking back to the 2008 gubernatorial campaign in Washington state, The Elway Poll showing Gregoire leading by 12 to 16 points when other polls conducted at that time was only a 4 to 6 point lead for Gregiore. Ultimately, Gregoire won the election by around 6 points. Differentials such as these have led some Republican bloggers to discount The Elway Poll results altogether.
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