Includes bibliographical references and index.

Who deserves the blame for invading Iraq (and other mistakes)? -- The yes, no and don't knows of political polling -- Gently introducing science, starring the median voter model and a test of citizens' independence -- Why do Americans favor some things yet oppose others? and, explaining Republican success against partial birth abortion -- Questions are just as important as answers, particularly in a study of public opinion on the Iraq invasion -- Debunking manipulation myths, featuring the infamous harry and louise -- Political reforms and thoughts on media old and new.

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