worm poll n.— «Those who like nothing better than an evening watching The West Wing know the format. Voters turn a dial to say if they are pleased, indifferent or hostile as they listen to a speech. A “worm poll” describes the...
worm poll n.— «Opposition Leader Mark Latham was the runaway winner in tonight’s live televised debate with Prime Minister John Howard, the “worm” poll of audience members showed.» —“The worm turns for Latham in...
worm poll n.— «The poll of 696 people showed 27 percent remained undecided. Similarly with the ‘worm’ TV studio audience, there was no way of figuring who people were going to vote for or whether their emotional reactions would turn into...
worm poll n.— «Clark Wins ‘Worm’ Poll. Labour leader Helen Clark was last night judged a two-time winner by undecided voters operating an electronic “worm” in the final TVNZ leaders’ debate, with Alliance leader Jim Anderton...
worm poll n.— «(title)» —“A Worm poll: Sorry, Dennis Rodman: Many respondents to an online poll say they want you in a Bulls uniform next season, but not at a $10 million price tag” San Antonio Express...
worm poll n. a continuous survey taken of a live audience to measure reactions to a political speech or debate. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)