Join us on Wednesday, October 6 at 5:00pm ET for a Study Group with IOP Resident Fellow Arnon Mishkin. 

Shy Tories and Vocal Democrats: Why Opinion is so Challenging to Measure
The growth of partisanship has made it increasingly challenging to measure public opinion. The types of questions that once were considered useful barometers of an individual’s attitude and thought process is now only a way of assessing what their partisan affiliation is. Over the past 20 years, for reasons still not clear but likely linked to polarization, Republicans have consistently done better on election day that media polls estimated. We will analyze this problem with a set of pollsters who are involved with both the media and political campaigns.

Arnon will be joined by Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Politics Polling Director.

You must register through the form and a limited number of seats will be allocated for in-person participation. We will notify you at noon the day of the study group via your Harvard email whether you will be joining in-person or via Zoom. 

*AUDIENCE: These conversations are open to members of the Harvard community. Please RSVP with a valid Harvard email address.

*OFF-THE-RECORD: In keeping with our long tradition at the IOP to ensure honest and candid discussions of politics, all IOP study groups are off-the-record.

*The Institute of Politics is strictly observing all HKS COVID health and safety protocols. HKS buildings are closed to the public and attendance will be limited to the room capacity. You will be asked to show a Harvard ID prior to entry and doors to the space will open 10 minutes before the start time. Unvaccinated persons should make every effort to practice social distancing. Everyone must wear a mask indoors. No eating or drinking is permitted at indoor events.