KATHLEEN A. FRANKOVIC is one of the world’s leading experts in public opinion polling. She has been an election and polling consultant for 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.
- Article
Harris' lead, the military, the debate, and voting: September 1 - 3, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Kamala Harris' small but steady lead, perceptions of Harris and Donald Trump on the military and other matters, next week's debate, and how voters will cast their ballots.
04 Sep 2024 - Article
The Democratic convention, Kennedy's move, and Labor Day: August 25 - 27, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the election, Kennedy's withdrawal, the Democratic convention, policy differences, labor, and Labor Day.
28 Aug 2024 - Article
An increasing number of Americans think Ukraine is winning its war with Russia
For the first time in 2024, more Americans say Ukraine is beating Russia — though more say neither is. Americans remain split over U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
23 Aug 2024 - Article
Harris, the gender gap, inflation, and foreign wars: August 17 - 20, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the presidential election, candidates' presidential qualities, the running mates' presidential qualifications, the Democratic National Convention, inflation, and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
21 Aug 2024 - Article
Harris vs. Trump, military service, and the Olympics: August 11 - 13, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the state of the race between Harris and Trump, the vice presidential candidates and their military service, the Israel-Hamas war, and the Olympics.
14 Aug 2024 - Article
Harris' gains, party unity, and abortion: July 27 - 30, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the election, Harris' gains, party unity, comparing Harris to Trump, JD Vance and possible Harris running mates, the Secret Service, abortion, affirmative action, and the Olympics.
31 Jul 2024 - Article
What do Republicans think of J.D. Vance?
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance wasn't most Republicans' top pick as Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate — but now that he has been selected, most consider him a good choice.
24 Jul 2024 - Article
Kamala Harris, J.D. Vance, and the Olympics: July 21 - 23, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Kamala Harris stepping in as the presumptive Democratic nominee, how she fares against Donald Trump, the Republican convention, the attempted assassination of Trump, the Israel-Hamas war, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Summer Olympics.
24 Jul 2024 - Article
Trump's lead, Biden's age, Harris, Vance, and conventions: July 13 - 16, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers a presidential election update, age and the campaign, Kamala Harris, the conventions, inflation, and NATO.
17 Jul 2024 - Article
The Democrats' options, the economy, and the UK election: the July 7 - 9, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the election, the continuing impact of the first debate, possible Democratic alternatives should Biden step aside, the economy, presidential legal immunity, and the UK elections.
10 Jul 2024