FR EXCLUSIVE - CNN hires Clinton-controlled Opinion Research Corp. for 2008 Presidential Polling

FreeRepublic.com Exclusive | January 12, 2007

[Howlin]

Today CNN announced that "The CNN Poll will become the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll" -

Press release - CNN and Opinion Research Announce Formal Polling Partnership

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Opinion Research Corporation, a leading provider of global market research and consulting services, today announced the establishment of a formal polling partnership with CNN, one of the world's most respected and trusted sources for news and information. The CNN Poll will become the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll.

"Opinion Research Corporation's reputation for independent, objective analysis and its excellent reputation in the industry make the firm the ideal polling partner for CNN," said Sam Feist, CNN's Political Director. "As the network gears up to offer the most in-depth and expansive coverage of the 2008 election, Opinion Research Corporation will be a key part of giving viewers the accurate and relevant information they demand to help them make decisions."

Opinion Research Corp. website - www.opinionresearch.com

Based on the history of the people who recently acquired Opinion Research Corp., we believe that the true purpose of the CNN/Opinion Research partnership is to rig the poll results to benefit Hillary Clinton in her 2008 presidential campaign.

Opinion Research was purchased last year by InfoUSA. InfoUSA is controlled by a hard-core Clintonista named Vinod Gupta.

Gupta is a major Clinton/DNC donor and fundraiser, and Lincoln Bedroom guest. He has recently spent large sums to establish these Clinton-worship centers in India -

The Bill Clinton Science and Technology Center

Gochar Intermediate College, Rampur Maniharan

The Center was founded to help Scientists, Engineers and Doctors better perform their duties in a professional manner and be a part of the process of technological advancement. The campus covers more than 10 acres and is home to Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Agricultural Labs and a Computer Science Center. It is Vinod's desire that some of those who study at the WJCST Center gain admission to medical and engineering colleges.

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Mass Communication Center

Having provided a basic curriculum at the Women's Polytechnic and Science Center, Vinod now has bigger plans to transform the lives of young men and women. This new center will include training in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Media Management, Television Presentation/Anchoring and Web Design.

Gupta manipulated InfoUSA's acquisition of Opinion Research to his personal benefit last year by purchasing shares in Opinion Research, then using his position as chairman of InfoUSA to orchestrate the acquisition of O.R.C. at a nearly 100% premium - thus driving up the value of his O.R.C. shares at the expense of his IUSA shareholders. This sleazy transaction was described last year in a New York Times article

Due to adverse publicity during an IUSA proxy battle last year, Gupta removed his personal web site (www.vingupta.com) which contained several photos of him getting cozy with the Clintons.

We have obtained several photos of Gupta getting hot and sweaty with the Clintons from his deleted web site -

Given the close personal and financial ties between the man who controls Opinion Research Corp. and the Clintons, we believe that the CNN/Opinion Research polling results are hopelessly tainted and intended to benefit Hillary Clinton's presidential bid. CNN either failed to perform due diligence on their partner, or they are complicit in this polling sham.

[jveritas]

What else do we expect from the Clinton News Network!

[Lancey Howard]

BIG BUMP for excellence in freeping!

[NinoFan]

Wow!

[Howlin]

Bump.

[Howlin]

Good, huh?

[Wonder Warthog]

"CNN either failed to perform due diligence on their partner, or they are complicit in this polling sham."

I vote for "option B". CNN has been in the tank for the Clintons for years. They don't call it the "Clinton News Network" for nothing.

[GOPJ]

Based on the history of the people who recently acquired Opinion Research Corp., we believe that the true purpose of the CNN/Opinion Research partnership is to rig the poll results to benefit Hillary Clinton in her 2008 presidential campaign.

Opinion Research was purchased last year by InfoUSA. InfoUSA is controlled by a hard-core Clintonista named Vinod Gupta. Gupta is a major Clinton/DNC donor and fundraiser, and Lincoln Bedroom guest.

OMG

[Kevmo]

Great post. Bump for later reading.

[Howlin]

Interesting, huh?

[greyfoxx39]

Good, huh?

I take it back...would you go for great, fantastic, amazing, monumental! ? Seriously, this is impressive.

[Howlin]

Did you all catch this article?

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E04E2DD103EF934A1575BC0A9609C8B63&sec=travel&pagewanted=all

If you can't see the NYT, Freepmail me and I'll Freepmail it back.

[ZULU]

"I wonder who will stand up for us against that bill."

I'd like to know the bill number and sponsor. Tried a Search through THOMAS but couldn't find it. It was mentioned on the Hannity Show or Mark Levin the other night.

[maggief]

(no link)

Hillary Clinton fills needs in Omaha
Lincoln Journal Star (NE)
March 11, 2000
Author: Lincoln Journal Star
Estimated printed pages: 1

OMAHA (AP) -- First lady Hillary Clinton came to town to raise money for her New York Senate campaign. But she spent most of her time in Borsheim's Fine Jewelry and Gifts shopping for china and silverware for her house in New York.
Clinton visited Thursday for a $1,000-per-person fund-raiser, held at the home of InfoUSA founder Vinod Gupta. She raised about $100,000 for her campaign. The event was closed to the public and the news media.

Clinton spent most of her 5 1/2-hour trip with Omaha billionaire Warren Buffett, co-host of the fund-raiser and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, owner of Borsheim's.

The first lady spent about two hours in the store with Buffett and reportedly left with three shopping bags.

Buffett said he was not surprised that Clinton sought campaign support in Omaha, saying it is emerging as a regular campaign stop for politicians.

"Plenty of our candidates go to New York for campaign funds," he said. "This is only fair."

(snip)

[California Patriot]

Yes, and they want a Democratic president no matter what.

[Miss Didi]

Gupta is a major Clinton/DNC donor and fundraiser, and Lincoln Bedroom guest.

...who also looks a lot like Michael Savage.

[greyfoxx39]

I understand the "Rats" have a bill down there about the "Fairness" doctrine which aims to undermine talk radio and possibly forums like this.

That little factoid is just under the radar, and has been for some time...I cringe every time I see it.

[NinoFan]

They'd go for a terrorist for Prez. if they thought it could win them the White House.

[greyfoxx39]

They'd go for a terrorist for Prez. if they thought it could win them the White House.

And, the difference is.......?

[OrioleFan]

CNN should put a disclaimer on every one of the Opinion Research polls they run. Will they? Not on your life.

[Carolinamom]

Re: I thought Hillary already had china for her NY house...gotten when he registered her china pattern for her "friends" to gift her when she left the WH.

Howlin, do you still have the pics of that ugly china from the Guild thread days?