That mysterious independent variable of political calculation, Public Opinion.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Public Opinion is an unpredictable factor in political strategy.
- In plain terms
- Politicians cannot easily predict how the public will react.
- What can you take from it?
- Account for public sentiment in planning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does public sentiment influence your work?
- Is public opinion predictable?
Another view
It treats public opinion as a random variable rather than a reasoned force.
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