Poll Data

The main thing to keep in mind when you hear the results of the latest public poll is the following: Did the pollster stick a microphone in the face of a citizen and asked the question: "What is your opinion on the performance of X in his/her current position." Or did the pollster ask the citizen "Please indicate your level of support for X by checking a box on this form and placing it in this box." The difference is that many people are reluctant to express their views in a public poll unless their opinions are protected and private. Always be suspicious of poll data unless you know how the questions were asked and the answers obtained.