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| − | The '''Gallup Poll''' is the oldest [[polling]] organization in the world, and is often cited to make a point about [[politics]] and human interest stories. The organization was founded by George Gallup in 1934. | + | The '''Gallup Poll''' is the oldest [[polling]] organization in the world, and is often cited to make a point about [[politics]] and human interest stories. The organization was founded by George Gallup in 1934. In October 2024, its highly reputable poll showed a shift to a 31-28% lead in party affiliation for [[Republican]]s over [[Democrat]]s, compared with a ``31-27% lead by Dems the prior month. <ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/party-affiliation.aspx</ref> The remainder (41-42%) are independents. |
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| | + | In October of 2025, there was an even 27-27% split <ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/party-affiliation.aspx</ref>, the remainder being Independents. |
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| | + | Gallup polls have more integrity than most other polls cited by the [[mainstream media]]. Some of the best Gallup polls, which are done periodically, include: |
| | + | *Presidential approval rating, taken ever since [[Harry Truman]]<ref>https://news.gallup.com/interactives/185273/r.aspx</ref> |
| | + | *religious views as they change over time.<ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/1690/religion.aspx</ref> |
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| | == See also == | | == See also == |
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| | *[[Public Opinion Poll]] | | *[[Public Opinion Poll]] |
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| − | [[category:political Terms]] | + | {{reflist}} |
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