Poll Quotations

We've seen what happens when it serves a president's interest to flaunt his faith - which is almost inevitably does, since every poll affirms that Americans want their leader to submit to some higher power.

W e still need poll workers and anyone who is mentally and physically capable of doing this job please call voter registration and offer your services .

There is no place in our democracy for faulty voting equipment, long lines at the polls, untrained poll workers and any forms of chads,

We want to see first how the lottery is received. Based on all of the polls, we're making the assumption that it's going to be very highly received. But a poll is a poll, and until we actually see what happens when tickets go on sale, we'll have a better idea by then.

The only thing I take from this poll and the two previous ones is that the race is as tight as a tick. It can go either way.

The only poll that matters happens on Nov. 7.

The only poll that counts is on Election Day. Until then, Sen. Nelson's going to keep working hard for the people of Florida.

The only poll that counts is on Election Day.

We've been in the Hawaiian Islands for a long time now and we're very committed there and we would put our network coverage against any of our competitors in the islands. Another thing to keep in mind is that we've actually won, year after year, with the Tribune-Herald, your reader's poll for best wireless service on the Big Island.

This probably has to do with the aging of the population and more people confronting these situations. The poll found that people who have participated in decisions about end-of-life or had loved ones with illnesses in the last five years are much more likely to have thought about end-of-life treatments or to have living wills.

When the Harris poll was announced, we went on record saying our commentators wouldn't participate for journalistic reasons. That decision is consistent given our decision to pull out of the coaches' poll.

Since it is an opinion poll and you're entitled to your opinion, there certainly is a possibility for an unusual vote.

My early years as a political activist were dominated by the poll tax.

Political honeymoons have a way of ending with a vengeance. This poll reflects that. You don't expect Republicans to be skeptical of one of their own. They like his persona, but the poll shows cracks in the armor.

Poll workers are a crucial element of the election process. You can buy new machines, you can educate voters, but really the poll workers are the bridge between the polling place and the voter.

Poll after poll shows that the American people don't want marriage to be redefined by judges today and for our children tomorrow.

Nobody can say for sure how big the market is. It's not like you can go on the street and poll people to find out.

If they want a poster boy for the Energy Hog, they can put President Bush's mug up there for jetting around the country for useless photo ops to try to bring his poll numbers back up,

I am delighted but not all that surprised that Local Hero has proved so enduringly popular, as this poll demonstrates. It's a film of which I remain immensely proud and I'm thrilled that it's continuing to give great pleasure to people across the UK.

(Bush's) low poll numbers go back to last summer. Andy is not responsible for the poll numbers.

Burns has mounted a pretty strong defense of himself, but according to a poll released last week, voters don't seem to be buying it.

I fail to understand how you can justify a poll tax on the entire population, yet exclude a significant proportion of that population from programmes that this tax is paying for.

I don't think that poll asked the right questions. It's clear a majority is in favor of enforcing our laws.

Ha ha, we kicked your (expletive). Sox fans still love that song. They just had a public poll out here as to what song should represent these White Sox. It was our song, from 1977, and it wasn't even close.

He is literally and figuratively the more attractive candidate at this point and our poll reflects that.

Whatever the cost it still beggars belief that the government wants to make people pay this plastic poll tax,

We took a poll of our members. Seventeen percent of our members said they intended to implement the Roth 401(k) in 2006. Eighty-three percent were going to wait and see or were not going to do it at all.

Unless this poll adheres to internationally accepted standards of conduct and participation, it may be difficult for the international community, including the countries of the region, to endorse the result,

We look at the polls, see we're ahead, get a warm feeling inside, put the poll down and get back to work.

Half the people who voted for him last time are looking for an alternative. Your poll shows that he can be beaten without the need for a runoff in a primary and that he is unelectable in the general election.

I was looking in The New York Times the other day and there was a poll that showed that 31 percent of the people believed that the Democrats had a plan for the country. That's not enough,

I would say we're in the mid-majors. We spoke with a mid-major analyst who had us ranked in that poll all year so this year I guess we stepped up to that level. A couple years ago, we were somewhere below it.

I think it proves what we thought it would all along, which is that the coaches who vote in the USA Today coaches' poll are thoughtful and committed to the balloting process.

I think the president himself values diversity on the courts, ... It will be something that he'll consider. But I don't think it's more or less likely to be a factor because of poll ratings or anything else going on in the short-term news cycle.

It is nice to be recognized, but realistically it's just a poll and it doesn't decide where we are finishing. But being in our third year, it is nice and it shows that other programs are noticing that we are doing well.

It is a very careful budget. Definitely it is a budget made with poll calculations in mind.

Last spring at our general body meeting we took a poll of 50 students and Carville was the top choice of the people we put up for consideration. We wanted someone who was successful, popular, dynamic and engaging, and he fits the bill on all of those.

I saw a poll that said the right track/wrong track in Iraq was better than here in America. It was pretty darn strong. I mean, the people see a better future,

Outlets are turning away from phone polling, which can be problematic. For example, we did a poll for NBC around the Ebola crisis; we provided results in 24 hours. Their traditional phone poll would have taken a week to turn around. We're showing people we can do high-quality work: we've proved that with the work we do with the media.

President Bush's poll numbers are already pretty bad, and there has been some concern among people about the long vacation while there is a perception that things aren't going so well. I hate to say it, but some of the role a leader plays after a disaster is public relations.

Our poll tells us that we should take a close look at the potential impact of some popular technology on hearing health.

Local officials are relying on youth curfews as one way to ensure the safety of the citizens in their communities. The findings of this poll show that enhanced officer training and creative partnerships are common elements in local programs aimed at reinforcing youth curfews.

The argument about the system is out there and that's probably good. We did what we could, impressing the people in the AP poll and the coaches who felt free to vote.

The argument about the system is out there and that's probably good, ... We did what we could, impressing the people in the AP poll and the coaches who felt free to vote.

The announcement of the municipal poll was a ploy to fool the international community, which is pressurizing the King to restore democracy.

The Associated Press pulled their poll out of the BCS for a reason.

Whoever did that poll hasn't been there in a number of years. When the place is packed, there's nothing better.

Without a doubt Mariah Carey's huge comeback was the big music story of 2005 and continues into this year. With more than five million album copies sold to date and numerous awards already won, the results of our GRAMMY poll reflect the public's love for Mariah. We'll have to wait and see if the music industry will give her the credit that her fans already have.

Usually, poll workers only go to school every third year, but because we have an exceptional circumstance, we required everyone to be there for all 15 classes.

Today's Pew poll shows that Congressional legislation to repeal the military's ban enjoys unparalleled support. Congressional leaders should heed their constituents and lift the ban.

You know, there's a difference between politicians and leaders. Politicians read poll numbers and compromise. Leaders do what's morally right.

We know our poll drives business in the travel industry. Just the other day I got an e-mail from a reader who was planning her vacation, but before she made a decision she wanted to wait and see who won.

We are really pleased that people are so passionate about the Top 100 DJs poll and their dance music. The poll has continued to grow over the years and we're delighted with the phenomenal response this year. The dance scene is now much more accessible to far more people than it ever was five or 10 years ago. This is reflected in the sheer volume of votes received.

The poll numbers are bad. Katrina is added to other failures. The moderate choices look better politically,

The poll margin is enormous. Virginia Tech would have to be two spots ahead of Texas in the computers to get close. They need to hope those poll margins erode.

The poll is very good news for Governor Rell.

The poll gives immigrants the first chance to participate in the debate rather than be targets of the debate. The country's top dozen ethnic media dailies -- along with the major in-language broadcast network -- published the results simultaneously on Monday, Mar. 27 in a coordinated effort to ensure that these key voices are part of the national discourse.

The poll confirms that the public wants the Park Service to follow its legal obligation to protect national park resources. Congress should join the overwhelming majority of Americans and support the NPS decision to adhere to the law.

The poll clearly shows this is a major concern, especially during the holidays because of increased drinking and increased driving.

We sent out an e-mail to every school, to every principal, and made sure that they know they are not to be talking about the bond election, obviously with regards to having poll workers there and voters coming in.

Today, our campaign is really in a rather unique position because the most recent, national poll -- the CNN/Time (magazine) poll -- shows us in second place, finally beginning to emerge as the clear alternative to the front-runner,

The fact that someone commissioned a poll doesn't mean anything. A poll is a snapshot of time that may or may not change as a result of the commissioner's testimony.

The real poll is on September 18 and we are going to win it.

We were very nervous. Everyone at the table was anxious to see what the results were. It just depends on what poll you're looking at at the time ? some say you're in, some say you're not and some say that you're a bubble team.

We have been skeptical about this poll this year and throughout its history. That said, we are happy to be ahead, but we're going to continue running like we're 10 points behind.

When people talk about Super Bowl dynasties they mention the 1970's Steelers, 1980's 49ers, 1990's Cowboys and the current New England Patriots, but nobody has dominated the Super Bowl like Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, Budweiser has been the MVP of Super Bowl advertising -- making another company the favorite to win the Ad Meter poll was never an option.

There has never been a public opinion poll that indicates Americans want more immigration. Obviously, if the public were asked ... they'd say no to doubling legal immigration.

We believe such a requirement would constitute nothing less than a 21st century poll tax.

We believe our use of the nickname and logo is respectful and appropriate. ... A recent statewide poll showed our nickname is not offensive to a majority of American Indian people and, interestingly, one of four Indians polled indicate support for UND would be reduced if we changed the name. We are awaiting the results of our appeal to the NCAA.

Truman got some of the lowest poll numbers any president ever got. Now when we look back on Truman, he's the highest ranked of the post-World War II presidents.

There is only one poll that is important. That is the actual casting of votes.

But the poll shows that Celine Dion is hotter than hot right now and that the public still loves her song 'My Heart Will Go On.

The governor obviously needs to go on the air because he's so weak in every public and private poll that's been taken. That's the only reason he'd going on air, regardless of what anyone else is doing.

The race is over unless Bush not only stumbles but collapses, ... He has such a huge bankroll, he starts out with such terrific poll numbers, he has demonstrated such significant campaign appeal that it's hard to imagine this is a race.

We've never seen anyone this popular for this long. Every poll we've taken on her, she's been over 70 percent.

This was the biggest poll fraud that has taken place in Pakistan's electoral history,

What people are looking for are candidates and representatives that are going to work hard, tell it like it is. I'm unafraid to do things when it doesn't poll well.

We were ranked (two or three times) in the Top 10 of the USA Today poll and we were featured on High School Sports America. We had gone seven years without a loss at home and they did a special on us,

We feel very good that the poll continues to show Nelson well under 50 percent,

You get a sixth sense about this stuff. You know your district. . . . You don't need polls, but we ran a poll anyway. And the poll showed, basically, that I had a 50-50 chance of winning.

This new poll affirms what we've known all along: Tom DeLay is in big trouble.

Every single person I talked to thought it was outrageous they would sell the name. We had a poll done in the six-county area paying the tax for the new stadium, and 69 percent of those we asked said they were willing to pay a higher tax if it meant we kept the name.

Every indication in our poll is either unchanged or positive in Bush's direction.

At the beginning of March or the end of February, the Chicago Tribune had a poll and I was leading 14 percent and he had 8 percent.

Electronic systems are expected to supplant traditional voting techniques, but this will happen only if more resources are dedicated to understanding how these systems work and to training election officials and the public on their use, ... In an election environment with great variability in state electoral laws and in the qualifications of local election officials and poll workers, such an effort will be critical to realizing the full potential of electronic systems.

The respondents in this month's poll were quite bullish. The dynamic is that fewer and fewer companies are expecting cutbacks. That raises the average.

The respondents in this month's poll were quite bullish.

I've seen they were in the poll and couldn't understand why. They haven't done anything special.

It would be better for the ULFA to first shun the path of violence and then contest the Assembly poll and come to power.

The strong economy prompted ambitious yearly plans on the part of many companies, especially those in consumer goods manufacturing, ... In order to meet those goals, as well as to stay competitive in today's global 24-hour economy, several companies in the poll have added or plan to add third shifts, creating the need for even more workers.

The Sprint Super Bowl XL Halftime Show garnered rave reviews. In conducting this unique poll to determine the fan-favorite song, we expect high participation from Sprint customers, who for years have already demonstrated an affinity for wireless data use. Plus, Boys & Girls Clubs of America is truly a worthwhile beneficiary.

The Sprint Super Bowl XL Half-time Show garnered rave reviews. In conducting this unique poll to determine the fan-favorite song, we expect high participation from Sprint customers, who for years have already demonstrated an affinity for wireless data use. Plus, Boys and Girls Clubs of America is truly a worthwhile beneficiary.

The teams ahead of them in the poll were not there, so they know they have their work cut out of them. They have two months of hard work ahead of them. They can't relax, and they aren't going to be content with their performance (Thursday).

Texas finally beats Oklahoma but falls to No. 3 in the Harris poll behind Virginia Tech.

Schwarzenegger has huge problems. But other governors have climbed out of the poll pits to win re-election.

Our editors assembled photographs of the top 25 vote getters for our annual 25 Sexiest Celebrity feature, and we put her on the cover based on the poll results.

Our editors assembled photographs of the top 25 vote getters for our annual '25 Sexiest Celebrity' feature, and we put her on the cover based on the poll results.

A few years ago there was a poll in China to name the greatest man ever. The winner was Mao, but there was a tie for second between Zhou Enlai and Michael Jordan of the Chicago Red Oxen!

After a month or so, the novelty began to wear off. So I, like, put up a poll to see who the next one should be about. There were about 12 people on my list. Chuck Norris wasn't there at all. But I got a lot of e-mails saying, 'Put on Chuck Norris, put on Chuck Norris.' So I did, and he won by a landslide.

November will be a very, very close race. But the poll is good news for us and not good news for the Democrats.