The technology was expected to be used for polls and even voting.

About 60 percent of the people responded, a very high rate for polls.

The calls made from Houston are for small polls and surveys.

The verdicts gave up to three months for new polls to be held.

The impact of such organizing is very hard for polls to measure.

Why did the latter message seem to triumph, at least for now, in the public opinion polls?

The differences now fall within the margin of error for most polls, making the race a virtual dead heat.

He said the Democratic committee would not pay for such polls and advises candidates not to use them.

Great chunks went for mailings, polls and advertising, especially during election years.

The issue of bias is crucial for independent polls.