Originally Posted by
elZorro
While they make some attempt to call people in rural and urban areas, by contacting only households with a landline they are automatically dropping out most flats, many rental properties, and people who are in transitory housing arrangements. A real poll would be conducted face to face at their residence, but of course that is too expensive for sponsors. One News paid for the half-baked poll, then they made it the leading news item to help National out while they were under the hammer. It should never have been a leading news item in any case.