Not all pollsters are created equal, said Mr. Marzolini. He pointed to a polling company that had Ontario Premier Mike Harris and provincial NDP Leader Howard Hampton losing their seats in the June 3 Ontario election as an example of pollsters using polls to push an agenda. Mr. LeDrew said the changes may have an impact, be a policeman for the polling profession. And thorough polling makes for a successful government, said Mr. Marzolini. There s a persistent frustration sometimes when you do surveys.
People think politicians don t listen to the public, but they listen to polls.
But polls are public opinion a government will be out on their ears if they ignore polls and public opinion.