Posted by
Dwayne Horner on Saturday, February 09, 2008 2:40:32 PM
When I went to Rasmussen Reports website to check the tracking poll, I found the following statement: “Yesterday, Rasmussen Reports received hundreds of phone calls and countless e-mails from Huckabee supporters indicating their disappointment with our decision. Many implied that we were being disrespectful to Huckabee and his supporters. That is not the case. We recognize that Governor Huckabee has run and is running a campaign that resonates with a large and important segment of the Republican constituency. He has greatly exceeded expectations because of his ability to reach out to this portion of the conservative coalition.”
Interesting, considering the words of Senator John McCain stating “I don't want to in any way sidestep the candidacy of Governor Huckabee," adding "He's in this race, and for me to dismiss him would be inappropriate and unrealistic."
Rasmussen Reports has now become part of the story with this disingenuous and unwarranted decision. It moves me to the old phrase, "if you tell a lie long enough, it becomes the truth." If Governor Huckabee had simply won one state, Iowa, and had a poor showing on Super Tuesday...then this would be a move unworthy of criticism. However,
when you see his speech (ironically enough, not getting play on any major website) you will the overwhelming positive reaction the Governor received.
Is the Governor's chances an uphill battle, yes. However, in this election cycle that has yet to follow any trend, anything is possible. Rasmussen is now saying dreams are not possible, that they are purveyor of all in this election. Regardless of who you support, you should support fairness and send a note to info@rasmussenreports and let them know you are shocked by they're becoming part of the story instead of doing their job of reporting the numbers.
UPDATE: Received the following email from Rasmussen Reports:
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From: Other Emails [mailto:other.emails@rasmussenreports.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 11:19 AM
Subject: [SPAM] re: Why is Rasmussen Disrespecting Governor Mike Huckabee
Thank you for taking the time to write. Following Governor Huckabee's strong showing in the Saturday primary and caucuses, Rasmussen Reports has resumed daily tracking of the Republican Presidential Race for the time being. However, Rasmussen Markets data continues to show Senator McCain with a 95% chance of winning the Republican Presidential Nomination.