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There's a problem with political polling in that you have so much pressure to do what your client wants you to do and say what your client wants you to say. I've never felt that pressure. I am independent of the political parties.

— Frank Luntz

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Polling only works in a country without a depressed, frightened populace. Where the public trusts authorities enough to tell them the truth without fear of retribution.

— Rick Perlstein

My political consultant said I'm the only client of his that he does not worry about.

— Don Willett

I never felt comfortable with making political decisions based on whether, you know, it was the right thing to do in terms of a poll.

— Jeb Bush

Democracy is a good client.

— Emilio Azcarraga Jean

We have too many politicians who are poll-driven to excess. Polls are important. You've got to know what the public is thinking, but you can't let them drive you completely.

— Rudy Giuliani

The client is not always right.

— Enzo Ferrari

Political parties don't work when people just announce what they are doing and expect everyone else to follow.

— Tony Abbott

And if you're getting a poll coming out month after month saying something and then all of a sudden does an enormous swing in one direction - you are dealing with a more volatile electorate than most people believe they have.

— Jim Bolger

I will support my party when they are right on an issue, but am not afraid to stand up to party bosses who are not looking out for the best interests of my constituents and our country.

— Darlene Senger

✗Opposing Perspectives

As someone who has led his party through two general elections, I have not always been immune from feeling the pressure of electioneering tactics.

— Charles Kennedy