![]() ![]() ![]() But he could tell you what forces were driving public opinion, from fear of crime and terrorism to a widespread unease about rapid cultural and demographic changes.Īnd he most certainly would have pointed out the flaws in a presidential primary system that produced two candidates with such high negative ratings and so many voters in despair. Gallup, who died 32 years ago this week at age 82, could not, and probably would not, tell you who he thought would win in November. ![]() Gallup, one of the founders of public opinion research, would have reveled in the challenges presented by the personalities - the two most unpopular major party candidates to win their parties’ nominations - and by the seemingly contradictory views of the public about the state of the nation. This year’s presidential contest, featuring one of the most experienced politicians ever to seek the White House and a showman who has never served a day in the military or elected office, has befuddled even the most experienced observers. American elections - and the American electorate - grow more complex and confounding every campaign cycle. ![]()
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