November 7, 2006 5:32 PM
Issues with Exits (UPDATED)

CNN has been broadcasting the "issue" results from exit polls since about 5PM sharp. By not saying what the actual election results are, this may be some attempt to stay in a legal gray area. I.e., we'll tell you what is "on the minds" of voters except, of course, what candidate is on their minds. I'm told, however, the entire packet of exit polls has a big "NOT FOR BROADCAST" across the top. For what it's worth, CNN says:

Most important to voters:

* 42% corruption
* 40% terrorism
* 39% economy
* 37% iraq

You can understand why Karl Rove might be concerned with even these numbers getting out. -- Ana Marie Cox

UPDATE: Actually, they say, "Estimates not for on-air use" across the top. And, yes, I just saw a copy. There's not much left to say...

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