@realjohnboy,
Does anybody really take polls seriously? They are known to be way off the mark and change daily by huge amounts. Polls a few years ago, made clear that Obama didn't stand a chance, yet, he got elected.
Actually, when thinking about it, yes, the liberals take the polls incredibly seriously. As soon as Herman Cain pulled well out in front in the polls, 30000 mystery mistresses suddenly appeared. How odd, that all these women, with whom he may or may not have had contact of a sexual form, suddenly sprang up as his numbers climbed. They'd had months to step up and say something; but, no, they waited. So, yes, somebody took the polls seriously.