“...unless this is a case study in broad polling malfeasance.”
I believe that is the case.
I have taken part in two polls.
One tactic of the pollsters is to ask the same questions in many variations until they get the answers they want.
The last poll I participated in was so blatant I now refuse to participate in any poll any where.
“One tactic of the pollsters is to ask the same questions in many variations until they get the answers they want.”
Owner/pollster to client: “ Just tell me what you want”
Thanks OldVirginian.
Your polling experience is interesting. I’ve had that number pulled on me also. I used to get polled by a certain firm every 18 months or so for about three times, but at one point I must have tipped my hand that I was Conservative. I haven’t been called back in years.
I don’t mind being polled, but I’m actually checking out their tactics. Is it a push poll? Is it designed to weed out Conservatives? Is there a clear bias to the questions?
I enjoy studying what they are up to.