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The Chuck ToddCast

‘The Wolves of K Street’: Inside the D.C. lobbying industry

May 3, 2024
Brody and Luke Mullins discuss the rise of corporate lobbying power in D.C., the evolution of lobbying strategies, imbalance of power in big tech dominance, detrimental effects of lobbying, and the potential for a Hollywood-style show on the lobbying industry. They also explore the methodology and accuracy of political polling.
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Quick takeaways

  • Political pollsters prioritize accuracy due to livelihood dependency.
  • Using both Democratic and Republican firms provides balanced polling.

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Public Opinion Strategies and Heart Research Methodology

Polling is conducted by contacting people via phone numbers, predominantly cell phones, and sometimes landline phones. The polling firms, Public Opinion Strategies and Heart Research, use a random sample, and contact thousands of respondents to achieve a meaningful response rate. The goal is to maintain randomness and utilize methods that adhere to solid standards of polling.

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