CNN spins for bushies

Here's the misleading headline:
CNN.com - Poll: Bush, Kerry even in 2nd debate - Oct 9, 2004

But here is the fact of the matter:

"A CNN/USA Today/Gallup snap poll taken immediately after the presidential debate Friday night found that respondents gave a slight, statistically insignificant [sic] edge to Sen. John Kerry over President Bush, 47 percent to 45 percent.

The respondents included 515 registered voters who watched the debate. Their political affiliations broke down as 38 percent Republican, 32 percent Democratic and 30 percent independent."

Hmmm, now lets do the math: 6% more GOoPers than Dems, even though turnout typically gives the Dems a 4% advantage, so that adds up to a 10% stacking of the deck for Bush. Once we adjust the poll for that we find Kerry has a win of 12% -- well outside the margin of error.

But CNN doesn't report the facts, just the spin. Why don't you ask them why not right here?