Policy Radio | Geoffrey Garin Talks Polling, Strategy, and the 2012 Presidential Election

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Geoffrey Garin is the president of survey research firm Peter D. Hart Research Associates. He began working at Hart Research in 1978 and became president in 1984. Mr. Garin has undertaken policy research for foundations, educational institutions, and think tanks on social issues, education, and health care. He has also directed the polling and campaign strategy for many prominent politicians. Mr. Garin graduated from Harvard College in 1975.

On this week’s episode of Chicago Policy Radio, Claire O’Hanlon sits down with Geoff Garin to talk about the results of the 2012 presidential election, the changing demography of the electorate, third parties, and how polling has changed over the course of Mr. Garin’s career.

This podcast was produced by Claire O’Hanlon and David Levine.

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