Dominant Quote by Jim Bolger
“I think we have a fascinating new and quite dominant input into politics - and it wont go away. From time to time, people articulate a view that we should ban opinion polls, but that's nonsense.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, New Zealand Prime Minister, 1990s
Political influence of opinion polls is growing and unlikely to disappear, despite calls for bans.
In simple terms: Opinion polls stay powerful.
Key Takeaway
Accept polls as a permanent political tool.
Themes
politics
media
public opinion
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- media analysis
- public policy
- election forecasting
- civic education
Key Concepts
democracy
information flow
technology
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure poll accuracy?
- What safeguards protect democratic discourse?
A Different Perspective
Polling can be manipulated and may mislead voters.
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