A person or company whose duty is to research public opinion. The precinct is the smallest political unit in politics, dividing voters by neighborhood. A precinct can have between 200 and 1,000 voters. A stage in the election process in which voters cast their ballots for their preferred candidate or a delegate who represents that candidate. The outcome of a primary indicates to party leaders, the media and the public the chance each candidate has to become president.
Primaries are the main way to nominate a candidate.
The ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others. This person is the president's running mate. Funds raised by political parties directed towards party building and not directly towards supporting federal candidates. The presentation of information that is biased or slanted to favor the candidates. Advisors to the candidates may engage in 'spin' in their communications to the media.