The main reason that some early predictions of the results of the 2000 presidential election were inaccurate was that the ______.

A. largest media outlets were depending on outdated surveys
B. exit polls used by various networks were skewed
C. major broadcast networks are liberally biased
D. networks embargoed their results until 5:00 p.m. on Election Day

Answer: B. exit polls used by various networks were skewed

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