CNN's explanation--How they project the winner
Submitted by 5Blues4RonPaul on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 19:56
(CNN) -- To project primaries and caucuses, CNN and its election experts use scientific statistical procedures to make estimates of the final vote count in each race. CNN will broadcast a projected winner only after an extensive review of data from a number of sources.
CNN editorial policy strictly prohibits reporting winners or characterizing the outcome of a statewide contest in any state before all the polls are scheduled to close in every precinct in that state.
CNN will receive information from the following sources:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/02/projection.explainer/...
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