Why Does Hillary Do Well In National Polls But Not Here? [View All]

It seems odd to me that the MSM touts Hillary as the presumed candidate of the Democratic Party and always has her 'in the lead' by this or that percentage. Although the numbers bounce around its always a tie between her, Edwards, and Obama with the three of them capturing about 70% in the polls and the 'lower tier' splitting the remaining points.

Then you come here and look for people's opinions. No matter how you word a poll here the result will be a clear disdain for Hillary, against a box of rocks she will only capture about 15% of the poll. What is even more interesting is that here the lower tier candidates fare much better too. Kucinich is adored and in a poll posted this morning Joe Biden beats Hillary 4 to 1.

So what is it about the people here that causes them to so imperfectly reflect the reported mood of the nation? I have a guess to make, I think its because the MSM polls really don't measure much more than name recognition at a point in time. Here you get informed opinions and for the most part an appreciation for the role politics has to play in one's personal selection as well. Add the two together and candidates other than Hillary are more attractive. Just my guess.