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... Though in the instance above 70% of the people who responded to the survey agreed that abortion should not be banned, this does not necessarily mean that 70% of North Carolinians agree with the candidate’s pro-choice position. ...
First, what is the candidate’s pro-choice position on abortion? Just because 70% of the people polled said that abortion should not be banned, this does not mean that they support the candidate’s exact position. ... When considering this, it becomes obvious that there are certain groups of people who feel more strongly about abortion than others. ... ” and then they were asked, “Do you think abortion should be banned? ... Questions and polls can be framed in a way to force the public to answer in a certain way. ... Though they may not personally want an abortion, they may see it fit in some circumstances. ...
Finally, the dimensions of public opinion should be considered. First, what is the direction that the public is leaning on the issue at the time? Does the public in general approve or disapprove of abortion? ...
Next, what is the extremity of public opinion on this issue? Were the people zealously supporting abortion or just apposing a ban? Did the people clearly support abortion in all circumstances, or just in theory? ... Just because the people said they support abortion does not mean they necessarily support it all the time, and thus may not mean they support his plan. This is extremely important to consider because it can lead to extreme consequences if the politician misinterprets the mood of the public
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Approximate Word count = 1306
Approximate Pages = 5.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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