Cannot Quote by Dick Cheney
“You cannot be driven by the polls. The polls change all the time; they're easily manipulated by whoever wants to ask those poll questions; they go up; they go down.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 2000, United States Senate
Politicians should not base decisions on fluctuating poll results, which can be easily manipulated.
In simple terms: Avoid letting polls dictate policy.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize principles over poll numbers.
Themes
politics
leadership
media
decisionmaking
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
advisory
political
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- legislative voting
- public communication
Key Concepts
public opinion
manipulation
policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure policies reflect values, not polls?
- What safeguards can protect decision‑making from manipulation?
A Different Perspective
Polls reflect momentary sentiment, not long‑term truth.
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