Push polls are also relatively expensive, having a far higher cost per voter than radio or television commercials.

"That breaks down to about $3.80 per voter who voted in the election," he said.

Our votes must count with one vote per legitimate voter.

This year, even if two million people turn out, spending per voter will be at least $20 and will probably top $30.

Compared to other nations the spending level is quite moderate, annually about € 2,40 per voter.

If the challengers can add 10 minutes per voter, waiting times may become so long that thousands of voters will simply give up.

For the Roberts team, $200 was raised per voter.

For the Marsh team, $43 was raised per voter.

How about a true accounting of the cost per voter served?

This poll was last conducted on August 13, 2011 with a $30 entry fee per voter.