Yes, but, I suspect surprise at the demographic is only one facit of the problem MSM faces. Not only are the survey results incomplete and slanted toward lefty responders, they consequently under report important demographic characteristics for the sane side of the bolgosphere. Most conservatives are too smart to waste time taking silly surveys.

A clear example of inaccuracy is the notion that Lefty readers are slightly better educated. It seems wide of the mark. Judging from the comments Lefties make, it’s possible to conclude that while they may have spent more time in public schools, it is also true that’s a far cry from being better educated. Which, of course, highlights the problem.

Copeland illustrates the essential error. He lets number of years in school stand for “better educated,” and it just ain’t necessarily so. He’s confused quantity for quality. Had Copeland confined himself to the facts available, he could only have said that Lefty readers self reported they spent more time in school.

Whether they are better educated as a result, or simply slow learners is open to further inquiry.

In any case, the whole matter is a clear violation of the rules listed in the Society for Accuracy in Polling’s Handbook for SAP’s

All Polls are to be taken as dishonest efforts to sway public opinion, unless clear and persuading evidence to the contrary is provided. Such evidence must demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that sincere and effective efforts have been employed to elicit accurate, reliable, and representative information.

The Society for Accuracy in Polling will maintain a list of certified pollsters. Any poll not conducted by a certified pollster, and/or using techniques not approved under the Society’s Handbook of Standards and Accepted Practices falls outside the limits of recognized public inquiry. Such unauthorized polls should be dismissed or ignored without prejudice.