Robert M. Teeter (1939 – June 13, 2004) was an American Republican pollster and political campaign strategist.
This is easy to say with the benefit of hindsight, but I think it once again points out how very important style of leadership, that is the way he does what he does, is to his perception. Use this quote
Research has shown that the perceived style of leadership is by far the most important thing to most voters in evaluating officeholders and candidates. Use this quote
Many citizens see all the leadership of these large institutions together in a conspiracy against them rather than in any adversary relationship with each other. Use this quote
While only about half of the voters feel they know very much about Reagan or what he stands for, the Republicans who do have a very positive perception of him. Use this quote
Look at the declining television coverage. Look at the declining voting rate. Economics and economic news is what moves the country now, not politics. Use this quote
Every person has only so much attention to give, and politics and government takes up only a fraction of what it did 25 years ago. Use this quote
The President has not created any Ford constituency, unique from that of any Republican President. The one exception to this is that he does show unique strength with young voters for a Republican. Use this quote
As the society has gotten larger and more complex, individuals have lost their ability to influence any of the institutions that affect their lives. Use this quote
The President's political travel is going to get blamed (and probably rightly) for a share of this downturn. Use this quote
