Time Quote by Corey R. Lewandowski
““Around this time, Dave commissioned a poll by Kellyanne Conway testing Mr. Trump in an election for the governor of New York against the incumbent, Andrew Cuomo. Dave, JT, and Jeff traveled to Trump Tower to review the first night’s results with Mr. Trump. Trump suggested that we add this question to the poll: “Would you rather see Donald J. Trump run for governor of New York or president of the United States?””
About This Quote
Source Article: Politico, “Trump poll in New York governor race”, 2023
The anecdote shows how political operatives use speculative polling to gauge candidate appeal and test unconventional campaign ideas.
In simple terms: Polls can be used to explore unlikely political scenarios.
Key Takeaway
Consider how speculative questions shape public perception.
Themes
politics
polling
campaign strategy
Mood
analytical
critical
curious
Type
observational
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- campaign planning
- media analysis
- public relations
- election forecasting
Key Concepts
public opinion
scenario testing
media framing
Questions to Reflect On
- What impact do hypothetical poll questions have on voter attitudes?
- How reliable are such polls for strategic decisions?
A Different Perspective
Speculative polls may mislead or distract from substantive policy discussion.
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