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    Networks' Plans for Exit Polls

    All the broadcast networks and cable outlets share a single source for exit polling across the country.  Four years ago, their data led to early calls that John Kerry had won the election. Those calls, of course, turned out to be wrong. Will there be greater caution this time around? Jacques Steinberg reports for the New York Times .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    All the broadcast networks and cable outlets share a single source for exit polling across the country. Four years ago, their data led to early calls that John Kerry had won the election. Those calls, of course, turned out to be wrong. Will there be greater caution this time around? Jacques Steinberg reports for the New York Times.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Jacques Steinberg

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