[Lnc-business] Truth in Polling Resolution

[Sam Goldstein]

Caryn Ann,

I could not support the motion in its current form or without additional
information on the :"plan to expose and counteract the exclusionary and
manipulative actions of pollsters".  Not knowing who, other than Mr.
Kerbel, is behind this effort and what type of plan they are developing
could expose the LNC to negative consequences in the future or the plan
itself could violate the NAP and/or SOP of the Libertarian Party.

I would think, that as an advocate of transparency, you would want to
reveal this inforamtion so that all involved can make an informed decision.

Live Free,



Sam Goldstein
Libertarian National Committee
Member at Large
8925 N Meridian St, Ste 101
Indianapolis IN 46260
317-850-0726 Phone
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On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 8:39 AM, David Demarest <dpdemarest at centurylink.net>
wrote:

> Caryn Ann,
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> I have reviewed your proposed polling reform resolution in its entirety
> and the wording looks excellent. In the interest transparency, I am a
> contributor to Steve Kerbel’s Truth in Polling project.
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> I will be glad to cosponsor your resolution if cosponsors are required.
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> Thoughts?
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> *From:* Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Caryn Ann Harlos
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 04, 2016 6:40 AM
> *To:* lnc-business <lnc-business at lp.org>
> *Subject:* [Lnc-business] Truth in Polling Resolution
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> I have ten minutes on the Agenda for this but I wanted to provide the
> information ahead of time for review by LNC members and if there seems to
> be any wording impediment or other concern that I can address with the
> drafter ahead of time so that I can.
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> I was asked to bring this resolution by former Presidential candidate
> Steve Kerbel.  Truth in Polling is his current project. He has given a
> presentation to our local LP meeting, and it seems very promising.  In
> addition to the below resolution, he provided me (upon request) the
> attached information write-up for the information of my fellow committee
> members.
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> WHEREAS, prior to and during the 2016 election campaign season, political
> polling organizations routinely excluded the Libertarian Party presidential
> ticket from inclusion or equal footing in the first question with respect
> to presidential preference;
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> WHEREAS, these and other political polling organizations also routinely
> excluded Libertarian Party candidates for offices nationwide from inclusion
> and/or equal footing in their respective races;
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> WHEREAS, various political polls have been shown to exclude key
> demographics from their results and these exclusions unfairly skew these
> results which are provided to the public;
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> WHEREAS; the exclusion of a candidate from equal footing in a polling
> question is not the same as a  ballot which does include all candidates in
> the same question, and therefore this exclusion cannot possibly present an
> accurate portrayal of the anticipated ending result of an election;
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> WHEREAS, political polls influence the results of an election, as these
> polls are used to determine the inclusion of candidates in the most high
> profile of political debates and forums for many races, as well as gauging
> popular support;
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> WHEREAS, many people view the level of public support of a candidate as a
> contributing factor for casting their vote, and a candidate excluded from
> equal footing in the polls is at an unfair disadvantage in this regard;
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> WHEREAS, due to these circumstances, it is imperative that pollsters are
> held to the highest standard of honesty, integrity, inclusiveness and
> accuracy in results provided to the public;
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> WHEREAS, other organizations have targeted their attempts at countering
> the corruption of the Commission for Presidential Debates, but not to the
> pollsters specifically;
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> WHEREAS, The Truth in Polling Coalition has developed and is implementing
> a plan to expose and counteract the exclusionary and manipulative actions
> of pollsters, thereby resulting in more complete information and options
> being presented to the voting public, hence a level playing field for all
> legitimate candidates;
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> BE IT RESOLVED that the Libertarian National Committee hereby supports and
> endorses the efforts of the Truth in Polling Coalition in their fight to
> include Libertarian candidates in a position of equal footing for future
> elections nationwide.
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> *In Liberty,*
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> *Caryn Ann Harlos*
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> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona,
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