During this week's episode of NAPS Chat, Mark Mellman, a nationally recognized political consultant, and Bob discuss the role that public preference polls play in presidential and congressional campaigns, including the 2020 election. Mark explains how polls work and how to evaluate them. Finally, Mark and Bob talk about a recent public opinion poll that explores public views about the U.S. Postal Service.
Mark Mellman is CEO of the Mellman Group and past president of the American Association of Political Consultants. In addition, Mark has served as a consultant to CBS News and as a presidential debate analyst for The Wall Street Journal and NPR.