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I'm not interested in airing my grievances in the court of public opinion. Public opinion is simply not factual.
The public bathrooms at the mall were just cleaned, so the floor was a little slippery. ****************************************** A street survey was conducted to get 'public opinion' on whether a new supermarket was needed.
straw votes
The spreading of information to create a desired public opinion.
propaganda
a news website decides it will not cover a candidate's charitable work, instead reporting on his recent votes to cut funding for education. what method of shaping public opinion does this represent? focus -- apex
For an effective public opinion you must have a group of over 1000 people. A group that is under can be insufficient and lead to a large margin of error. The larger the group of people the lower the margin of error is.
Direct argument
Elections in American society serve several functions. They allow citizens to choose their representatives, ensuring democratic governance. Elections also provide a platform for public debate on important issues, educating voters and shaping public opinion. They hold politicians accountable and give citizens a voice in shaping public policies and the direction of the country.
I'm not interested in airing my grievances in the court of public opinion. Public opinion is simply not factual.
word choice
issues of public opinion are related to public affairs
why is the opinion of the public about a popular movie or television program not a good example of public opinion?
William Randolph Hearst was a newspaper publisher whose yellow journalism, particularly through his newspaper The New York Journal, influenced public opinion during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His sensationalist reporting style played a significant role in shaping public views and opinions on various issues of the time.
Globalization has helped media to be more effective in forming public opinion. Also, the way news is presented makes it more effective. Mass media engages in agenda setting which determines what is newsworthy and what isn't. Framing is another technique used by media. It is a way the news is portrayed in which it is meant to influence public opinion and is often used to sway the public to favor one political candidate over another. To learn more visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_opinion
Keep on repeating the same opinion or theme in public as often as possible and before you know it that is the public opinion.
public opinion polls