Understanding the tactics used to influence public opinion is vital in today’s political environment. "Push Poll" provides an in-depth look into deceptive polling techniques, showcasing how they manipulate perceptions and shape electoral outcomes. As part of the "Political Science" series, this book offers essential insights into the ethical and strategic dimensions of polling.
1: Push Poll – Examine the origins, methodology, and ethics behind push polling, a tool used to sway voter behavior.
2: Opinion Poll – Differentiate between push polls and legitimate opinion polls in political strategy.
3: Negative Campaigning – See how push polls and negative campaigning impact voter decisions.
4: Whispering Campaign – Learn how subtle, unverified information shifts public opinion.
5: Bradley Effect – Analyze the Bradley Effect and its influence on voter behavior and poll accuracy.
6: Patrick Caddell – Understand Patrick Caddell’s role in shaping modern push polling strategies.
7: Rasmussen Reports – Review the controversies surrounding Rasmussen Reports in political polling.
8: Douglas Schoen – Investigate Douglas Schoen’s polling approach and its connection to push polls.
9: Public Policy Polling – Explore the role of Public Policy Polling and potential misuse in push polls.
10: Robert Cahaly – Assess Robert Cahaly’s controversial use of push polling techniques.
11: Straw Poll – Distinguish between straw polls and push polls in gauging public opinion.
12: Exit Poll – Understand how exit polls can be exploited for strategic advantage.
13: FiveThirtyEight – Examine FiveThirtyEight’s approach to polling data and push poll challenges.
14: 1946 California's 12th Congressional District Election – Analyze how push polling influenced this historical election.
15: Polling for U.S. Presidential Elections – Review how push polls impact presidential elections.
16: Opinion Polling for the 2017 UK General Election – Investigate the role of polling in the 2017 UK election and its push polling connections.
17: Bobby Jindal 2016 Presidential Campaign – Explore push polls' role in Jindal’s 2016 campaign.
18: Opinion Polling for the UK EU Referendum – Understand polling practices in Brexit and the impact of push polls.
19: Voter Segments in Political Polling – Learn how voter demographics are targeted by push polls.
20: Suffolk University Political Research Center – Discover the center's influence in political polling and push polls.
21: Tony Fabrizio – Examine Tony Fabrizio’s controversial use of push polls in political campaigns.
More than just a book, "Push Poll" critically explores how polling manipulates political landscapes. It offers valuable insights into the ethical and strategic use of polling in modern politics.