Austin at Large: Polling and the Police

What we know, don't know, and need to know about the public's view of public safety

"...I wrote last week about Voices of Austin's polling that, the group claims, shows that Austinites decisively do..."

July 17, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Push-polling for Wal-Mart (Updated)

A none-too-subtle push poll attempts to sell Wal-Mart to Northcross neighbors.

"...who supports the proposed Wal-Mart at Northcross Mall is push-polling the neighbors of the moribund shopping center. "Push-polling," for..."

Jan. 20, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Tracking the Polling Numbers

"...If you're as fascinated by polling and maps as I am, these are my two..."

Oct. 24, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Against Push-Polling

"..."political research" company (Finch Research of North Dakota) conducting push-polling on behalf of Educate PAC. Unlike legitimate political research,..."

May 5, 2006 Postmarks

Davis Gains in Latest Polling

Abbott's lead tightens to single digits

"...poll suggests that the race may be tightening. October polling now has Sen. Wendy Davis trailing the attorney general..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Texas Polling Poorly for Perry

Governor not even leading in Lone Star State any more

"...one Super Tuesday win. New numbers from Public Policy Polling showing Perry losing in Texas to both Mitt Romney..."

Jan. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Imprecise Science of Polling

Once again, the Cornyn/Noriega numbers yo-yo

"...suppose I can take one thing away from RR’s polling: It seems clear that Cornyn has a solid enough..."

Oct. 23, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Polling in Senate Race All Over the Map

Who's ahead in U.S. Senate race? It depends.

"...If anything would make you question the science of polling, it would be this race. One week, the campaign..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Precinct 206 Polling Place Change

New voting locaion is Pfluger Hall

"...is for you: Please note the NEW Election Day polling place for Precinct 206. Precinct 206 will be at..."

Oct. 31, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Pot Polling

Two new polls show increasing support for pot legalization

"...In a January CBS News/New York Times poll, 41%..."

Feb. 23, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Council Polling Results

Leffingwell has solid lead, others are wide open.

April 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Scene at Your Polling Place

Long cues at Caswell.

March 4, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Down-to-the-Wire Polling Numbers

Nov. 6, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Polling the Poleyard

Questions Abound on Downtown

March 6, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Stealing America: Vote by Vote

This documentary account of Election Day 2004 thinks it has the answer: conspiracy and treason, Republican-style.

"...Constitution broken on the side of the road. Parsing polling data and conducting interviews with journalists, election officials, disenchanted..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Travis County Voting Hours Extended

Votes after 7 considered provisional

"...this morning. However, those voters who arrive at the polling location after 7 will be filling provisional ballots according..."

March 4, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Numbers Game

Perry, Hutchison remain in statistical tie

"...Another volley has been fired in the polling wars, with new Rasmussen numbers seemingly showing Sen. Kay..."

Sept. 17, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Low, Election Day Energized

Crunching some numbers in Travis County elections

"...It's election time again, and polling places in Travis County for the 2016 Democratic and..."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Where Do I Vote on Election Day?

Voters have their choice of polling sites this year

"...even if it's miles from home and your designated polling place. This year, for the first time, registered voters..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Today Is Election Day

It's time, people. Make your voice heard.

"...your local precinct convention – held at your precinct polling location (see below) – even if you voted early...."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry

This nonpartisan documentary seeks to identify the sparks that made John Kerry and so many others of his generation so eager to serve their country.

"...which a veteran who served honorably in Vietnam is polling behind a draft dodger who barely served at home..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

News Roundup: Exempted

Exemption fireworks, mayor goes eastward, and Austin for Hillary

"...take a business trip to Asia; and early presidential polling numbers say Austin is delighted with the presumptive Democratic..."

July 5, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Ask a Silly Question

The faux democracy of online push-polling

"...Unfortunately, this sort of polling and petitioning is becoming increasingly popular in the local..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Farenthold Weighs Cost of Shutdown

Congressman calls vet disability checks a "small sacrifice"

"...reflect the will of their constituents. Some argue about polling bias, and some bide time until the public forgets...."

Oct. 21, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Greg Abbott Versus the Black Helicopters

After decade of cooperation, AG threatens election experts

"...Watch out for black helicopters at your polling places! This week Attorney General Greg Abbott played a..."

Oct. 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry is a Margin of Error

New Hampshire polls place gov on two percent

"...More horrible polling news for Gov. Rick Perry: His numbers in New..."

Nov. 22, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry And White, Neck And Neck

Gubernatorial candidates tie in new polling

"...Rick Perry and Democratic challenger Bill White: The latest polling has them tied at 43%...."

June 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Rasmussen Way

Leading pollster defends his methodology

"...holy scripture. Newsdesk is not the biggest fan of polling, so the opportunity to question him on his methods..."

Jan. 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Still Needs Election Workers

"...today put out a final call for Election Day polling place clerks and election night workers. “The election process..."

Nov. 6, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Voting Booth

AFS Documentary Tour presents Election Day

"...of precincts around the country in search of revelatory polling-place moments and stories. If that sounds oxymoronic, let me..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

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