These days there are not enough of such intermediary groups, between the state and the individual, with the result that political leaders are often unduly guided by opinion polls.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
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.
There's a big gap between public opinion polls and the vote in Washington, in Congress.
There are so many things the people who take polls never get around to asking.
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.
I have never had an interest in opinion polls. They are merely an indicator, that's all.
Politics is a herd mentality. Politicians don't really lead. Politicians reflect what they think is consensus opinion.
The role of a leader is to create a reality and not to be influenced by polls.
You can't depend on polls.
Any politician in a democracy has to be mindful of public opinion.
Leaders do not sway with the polls. Instead, they sway the polls through their own words and actions.