Polls, polls, polls. Always more polls. Check the phrasing on the question, identifying the party affiliation. Wonder if that had any bearing on the outcome.
If the election for Governor were held today, whom would you vote for Jennifer Granholm, the Democrat or Dick DeVos, the Republican?
Jennifer Granholm 48%
Dick DeVos 43%
Undecided 9%
Bush didn't fare too well (not a surprise), but the question that struck me most was this one-
Do you approve or disapprove of President Bush's handling of the economy?
Approve 27%
Disapprove 60%
Undecided 13%
Bigger number than the disapproval on the war.
Scary numbers on the immigration issue-
Do you favor granting amnesty to illegal immigrants currently in the United States?
Yes 8%
No 81%
Undecided 11%
Do you favor building a wall along the southern border of the United States to prevent illegal immigration?
Yes 76%
No 12%
Undecided 12%
Rarely is the question asked: Are we safer?
Do you expect another terrorist attack within the United States in the next six months?
Yes 79%
No 5%
Undecided 16%
Well, then. Better go buy some duct tape.