How does the ap project a political winner so soon?
In Indiana, Ap projected Mitch Daniels as the winner with only 2% of precincts, all votes have not be counted at that time.
In Indiana, Ap projected Mitch Daniels as the winner with only 2% of precincts, all votes have not be counted at that time.
If the actual voting results in the 2% closely match the exit polling from those 2%, then the assumption is made the exit polling from those other 98% will also closely match the eventual results.