and looking at polls is like looking at the world through a straw.

A poll could be taken regarding what one saw when looking at the side of an elephant through a straw. The poll would report the world appears to be totally grey to the majority of those who took the poll.

Political, primary polls are about as meaningful. The results of polls usually don't tell how many participated and especially out of the possible statistical population involved. That would blunt the media's ability to make banquets out of ham sandwiches!!

btk