Pre-Election Polls

Panelists discussed whether pre-election polls should be prohibited. They examined whether polls influence voter behavior and if a ban is th… read more

Panelists discussed whether pre-election polls should be prohibited. They examined whether polls influence voter behavior and if a ban is the only solution to the problems created by polls. Sir Ray Powell had introduced legislation in the House of Commons to ban polls as soon as elections are announced. This was part of a symposium on polling issues. close

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  • Nick Moon Director National Opinion Poll Group->Research
  • Steven Norris Member, House of Commons United Kingdom->Conservative Party
  • Ray Powell Member, House of Commons United Kingdom->Labour Party
  • Thierry Somma Representative France->United Kingdom
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Pre-Election Polls

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Program ID:
80613-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Forum
Location:
London, United Kingdom
First Aired:
Apr 12, 1997 | 12:43pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 15, 1997 | 1:12am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Apr 12, 1997 | 12:43pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 12, 1997 | 4:15pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 13, 1997 | 6:12am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 15, 1997 | 1:12am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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