Account for one big discrepancy: Until 2004, with four exceptions (three of which involved a candidate named “Bush”, exit polls were deadly accurate. What went wrong?

But, sure! Let’s count the votes! Let’s have done with the controvesey and end the uncertainty. I don’t disagree with that.

And we both know Kucinich could raise enough cash online in about 12 hours to do a recount. H*ll, Chris Matthews would probably pitch in a couple thou.

So, Mark, why are exit polls secret?

And the reason why the Republicans would want Clinton is not hard to understand – she is easily he most beatable of the candidates with the highest negatives. Obama could well catch a wave – it’s been a long time since we’ve had a candidate with any Kennedyesque qualities. He could bring ‘em out.

I’ve never been a fan of Mathews – I didn’t like him before we went “insane” – that is, started pushing non-mainstream lines. I think I’d like to reposition the entire matter – how come exit polls are secret?

And it’s not “Democrats” and “Republicans,” it’s the other candidates who can demand a recount. Why isn’t Obama asking for a recount? Kucinich did, but he doesn’t want to pony up the cash. Why doesn’t he have a fundraising for a recount? You know he’d get the money online in a flash.

As for Matthews, his assertions about the exit polls may be factually correct, but his (weird and creepy) bias against Clinton puts into question his ability to think objectively about the results. If his Hillary obsession coincidentally reveals election fraud, great; but I wouldn’t rely on him as a reasonable source on any matter involving the 2008 election.

Mathews’ comment was significant because he commented on the (unadjusted) exit polls, which are otherwise kept secret from us.