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| − | A ''straw poll'' is a non-binding poll of the votes or preferences of members of a political convention. Often a "straw poll" is used to indicate who the leading candidates are in an upcoming election. | + | A '''straw poll''' is a non-binding poll of the votes or preferences of members of a political convention. Often a "straw poll" is used to indicate who the leading candidates are in an upcoming election. The name "straw poll" came from the 17th-century writer John Seldon, who said: "Take a straw and throw it up into the air—you may see by that which way the wind is."<ref>http://www.worldmag.com/articles/13258</ref> |
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*[[Iowa Straw Poll]] | *[[Iowa Straw Poll]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:12, August 29, 2007
A straw poll is a non-binding poll of the votes or preferences of members of a political convention. Often a "straw poll" is used to indicate who the leading candidates are in an upcoming election. The name "straw poll" came from the 17th-century writer John Seldon, who said: "Take a straw and throw it up into the air—you may see by that which way the wind is."[1]