KATHLEEN A. FRANKOVIC is one of the world’s leading experts in public opinion polling. She has been an election and polling consultant for YouGov, CBS News, and other research organizations.
She speaks and writes internationally about public opinion research, journalism and elections as an invited speaker in places as diverse as Italy, Jordan, Hong Kong, Manila, Mexico, Lisbon, Chile and India. In 2009 she retired after more than 30 years at CBS News.
She received an A.B. from Cornell University in 1968, and a Ph.D. in political science from Rutgers University in 1974. Before joining CBS News, she taught political science at the University of Vermont, and has also held visiting professorships at Cornell and at the Annenberg School at the University of Pennsylvania.
She can be reached at kathy@kathyfrankovic.com
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Trump supporters continue to endorse a hard line on the GOP nominee's signature issue
30 Aug 2016- Article
National: Trump makes up some ground
Trump's support has risen from 35% to 38% among registered voters nationwide, though he still trails Hillary Clinton by four points
24 Aug 2016 - Article
Clinton leads Trump by 4 nationally
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21 Jun 2016 - Article
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10 Jun 2016 - Article
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31 May 2016 - Article
Trump vs. Clinton: Both disliked, but who can do the job?
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are both widely disliked and distrusted, though Clinton is viewed as more prepared for the job of president
26 May 2016 - Article
Clinton expands national primary lead – but Sanders supporters aren't finished yet
Hillary Clinton's path to the nomination looks ever secure, but those who aren't already supportive are growing more embittered Hillary Clinton continues her slow march to the Democratic nomination. But even though most supporters of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders admit she will likely be the Democratic nominee and could beat ...
25 May 2016 - Article
After nearly a year, Trump makes GOP gains – but that's all
Republicans have warmed to Trump over the past year, but the rest of America hasn't
12 May 2016 - Article
Continued Democratic campaign takes toll on Clinton
As the Democratic primary race drags on negative opinions of Hillary Clinton are growing among Democrats
12 May 2016 - Article
Most Republicans think Ryan should endorse Trump
Nearly two-thirds of Republican primary voters think Ryan should endorse Trump
11 May 2016