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Article Abstract:
Politicians still use public opinion polls despite the poor track record of polls in predicting results. Questions such as how polls are done, if they can be rigged, and their effect on candidates' chances, must be answered, to gauge the importance of today's surveys.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1996
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Article Abstract:
Showbusiness and politics have always combined in the South, but in the late 1990s the Northern states began to mix the two. In 2000 candidates who can play the media and entertain the public will be the winners.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 2000
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Mr. Sam
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An assessment of the political life of former Speaker of the US Congress Sam Rayburn is presented. Rayburn's intense belief in Democratic principles and his personal and political honesty are emphasized.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1993
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