Public Opinion Strategies

Public Opinion Strategies (POS) describes itself as a "Republican polling firm". It has offices in Virginia, Colorado and California.

"IRI's annual reports for 2003 and 2004 include among their lists of volunters a significant number of Republican pollsters, consultants, strategists, public opinion researchers, and campaign website designers, some of whom have come under fire for unethical practices.

"For example, Rob Autry and Gene Ulm are with Public Opinion Strategies, the largest Republican polling firm. POS was responsible for the "Harry and Louise" ad in the early 90's that scuttled Clinton's health insurance proposals. In 2001, it was charged with violating Virginia's polling disclosure laws, and it has also been accused of using push polls to influence elections." 

Personnel

 * Glen Bolger, Partner
 * William D. McInturff, Managing Partner
 * Neil S. Newhouse, Partner
 * Gene Ulm, Partner

Clients

 * American Hospital Association
 * Americans for Job Security

Contact details
Public Opinion Strategies 277 S. Washington St., Suite 320 Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: 703-836-7655 Fax: 703-836-8117 Email: info AT pos.org Website: http://www.pos.org

SourceWatch resources

 * Kentucky American Water
 * The Mellman Group

Articles

 * Muriel Kane, “GOP organization linked to dirty politics, attempted coups, 'building democracy' for US”, Raw Story, June 9, 2006.
 * "NY Post, Fox News touted flawed GOP poll to claim "America Says Let's Win [Iraq War"], Media Matters of America, February 21, 2007.
 * "Jack Kelly column repeats "slow bleed" rhetoric, results of dismissed poll", Media Matters of America, February 26, 2007.
 * "Fox News again hyped misleading poll about Iraq", Media Matters of America, February 28, 2007.