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Peter Hart talked about a recent focus group that he conducted among 12 Independent voters in Virginia, recent developments in the presidential campaign, and the Democratic primary contest …

Rep Tony Coelho (D-CA) resigned mid term after it was revealed he had received money from a savings and loan bank and used that money to purchase junk bonds. Democratic pollster Peter Hart a…

The American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees held a forum on Tax Priorities for the New Congress and President.

Mr. Hart talked about polling techniques as the presidential election draws near. He responded to viewer telephone calls.

The use of polls by candidates is discussed by two leading pollsters. Among the issues covered are the use of polls to determine a candidate’s strong points in relation to public opinion, th…

Gannon recalled the Iowa caucuses in introducing the panel discussion of campaign coverage. Bailey commented that candidates manipulate the press and cited the Bush-Rather incident. He also …

Political pollsters Gary Ferguson and Peter Hart took viewer calls as they discussed the purpose of polls and the roles they play during an election.

Journalists and pollsters discussed the process of polling and standards that should be applied to the practice as well as different methodologies for conducting polls.

Panelists discussed the topic, "Politics as a story".

Symposium attendees discussed declining voter turnout and ways to increase voter registration among women and minorities.