Poll Positions

Poll Positions: A Convention Bounce?

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:50:23 EDT

Will the Democratic and Republican National Conventions have any real impact on the Presidential race? CBS News Director of Surveys Kathleen Frankovic explains.

Poll Positions: Horserace Poll Obsession

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:32:37 EDT

Why is there such an intense focus on the Presidential "horse race"? Is it even possible to determine who is ahead in the race during the summer months? Kathy Frankovic reports.

Poll Positions: Exit Polls Examined

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:52:19 EDT

Since the 1960s, exit polls have been an important aspect of American elections and election coverage. However, as CBS News Director of Surveys Kathleen Francovic explains, there is a danger in trusting exit data too much.

Poll Positions: The Enthusiasm Gap

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:50:44 EDT

CBS News Director of Surveys Kathleen Frankovic takes a look at the "enthusiasm gap" between Obama and McCain supporters, and whether this will impact the November election.

Poll Positions: The Experience Gap

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:49:37 EDT

Sometimes, the way in which you ask a question can produce different results. CBS News Director of Surveys Kathleen Frankovic has more on that issue and the presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain.

What Is Patriotism?

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:29:01 EDT

Americans want their president to be patriotic--but what does it mean to be patriotic, exactly? CBS News Director of Surveys Kathy Frankovic has more.

Poll Positions: Presidents And Age

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:28:22 EDT

50 is about right. CBS News surveys director Kathleen Frankovic says that's what 48% of respondents believe is the appropriate age for a President of the United States.

Poll Positions: Partisan Support

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:27:23 EDT

Democrats and Republicans rarely support presidents from the opposing party. CBS News Director of Surveys Kathleen Frankovic has more on why this might be.

Poll Positions: Do VP Choices Matter?

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:29:53 EDT

CBS News Director of Surveys Kathy Frankovic explores whether vice presidential candidates matter in elections.

Poll Discrepancies

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:24:29 EDT

Why do some polls that seem similar have a tendancy to yield different results? CBS News Director of Surveys Kathleen Frankovic explains the importance of finding out why.