His book, "The Pulse of Democracy," painted a vision of the potential of political polling. He believed that such polls could re-create the spirit of a town hall meeting.

Aug 1, 2008 - Dennis Jamison

Gallup faced serious financial ruin if he lost the bet he made with the newspaper publishers to refund the money for his services for an entire year.

May 21, 2008 - Dennis Jamison

Gallup faced serious odds as he took on the leading pollster of the day, the Literary Digest, but correctly predicted F.D.R. winning the 1936 presidential election.

May 19, 2008 - Dennis Jamison

The pollster was born and raised in Iowa. Receiving his Ph.D. from the State University Of Iowa in 1928, he built a solid foundation and success as America's pollster.

May 15, 2008 - Dennis Jamison

Whether addressing the Iraq War, the 2000 Presidential Election, Social Security reform or other issues, President Bush made 10 years worth of memorable political gaffes.

Oct 27, 2009 - Charlie Doherty

The new Gallup Poll reports that Americans do not believe that President Obama will honor the commitment he made not to raise federal income taxes.

Aug 24, 2009 - Linda DeMerle

Bush Jr can draw encouragement from Harry Truman, another president who left office with a bad approval rating but who is now a national hero.

Jan 30, 2011 - Alan Kinghorn

Accuracy in presidential election polling can provide accurate predictions within limitations. However, significant historical errors haunt the opinion polling industry.

Jun 1, 2008 - Dennis Jamison

Truman's re-election stunned a young polling industry. The pollsters blew it, experts questioned their procedures, and the public pondered the value of political polls.

Jun 8, 2008 - Dennis Jamison

Political election polls in presidential elections survived and thrived despite some high profile blunders by leading polling organizations such as Gallup's Poll in 1948.

May 1, 2008 - Dennis Jamison

Gallup surveyed Latin America on U.S. leadership and President Obama. With 51 percent approval in Latin America and higher for Obama, why such high rates vs. 2008?

Dec 15, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

Are people's viewpoint snapshots more reliable predictors of election outcome than horoscopes or reading tea leaves? Should they be allowed in elections?

Apr 18, 2010 - David Porter

Five of the most embarrassing moments in politics

Apr 27, 2010 - Jonathan Foye

Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.

Apr 20, 2008 - Dennis Jamison

Australia is a country renowned for its diversity.

Sep 11, 2008 - Jenna Galley

A message appearing on bumper stickers, t-shirts, in print and online is not a message of support as it appears on the surface. Is U.S. President Barrack Obama in danger?

Nov 21, 2009 - Nathan Stafford

Opinion polling during presidential elections seems to be more pervasive than ever. Does America need a minimum daily requirement of political polls in election years?

Nov 1, 2008 - Dennis Jamison

An opinion poll has revealed that probable new House Speaker John Boehner is unknown by many following his appointment after the 2010 mid term elections

Nov 11, 2010 - Peter Taberner

Periodic surveys can give an accurate assessment of the public's opinion of a President's performance at a given moment, but not much about his place in history.

Jul 6, 2009 - David Hornestay

The distrust and discontent of the middle class has been brewing since the crash of 2008. Why were protests so long in coming?

Oct 7, 2011 - Jeanine Czaja