Politics | poll Why This Year's Pollsters Are Stumped By Nick McMaster Posted Aug 8, 2008 8:30 PM CDT Copied In this file photo from Jan. 30, 2007, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. greet on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo) This year's presidential race is bamboozling many a pollster. Todd Domke looks at some of skewing factors for the Boston Globe: Race: White voters might be reluctant to tell pollsters they oppose a black candidate. Tom Bradley, remember, led the polls for California governor but lost the race. Then again, will white guilt over prejudice offset that? Age: When the debates highlight the contrast in ages, will some be turned off by John McCain's relatively weathered look? And will they admit it? Turnout: Will Obamania continue to result in a big surge in young voters, or has the novelty faded? How should pollsters adjust their model? Tele-polling: Lots of people have cell phones only these days and are consequently beyond the reach of pollsters. Read These Next New Fox star, 23, misses first day after car troubles. White House rolls with Trump's 'daddy' nickname. Supreme Court ruling is a big blow to Planned Parenthood. Man accused of killing his daughters might be dead. Report an error