Andrew Kohut
Andrew Kohut
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Andrew Kohut was a renowned American pollster, journalist, and public opinion expert. He is commonly known as the "father of public opinion research" in the United States.
Birth and Death Dates
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Andrew Kohut was born on October 7, 1938, and passed away on July 20, 2015, at the age of 76.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Kohut held dual American and Polish citizenship. He was a prominent figure in the field of public opinion research, working as a journalist, pollster, and expert commentator for over four decades.
Early Life and Background
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Born to Polish immigrant parents in Poland during World War II, Kohut's family relocated to Chicago when he was just eight years old. This early exposure to different cultures significantly influenced his perspective on the world. After completing his secondary education, Kohut went on to study at DePaul University and later earned a master's degree from Columbia University.
Major Accomplishments
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Kohut's career in public opinion research spanned over 40 years. During this period, he held various senior positions at prominent institutions:
Senior Fellow at the Pew Research Center for People & the Press (1994-2015)
Director of Public Opinion Studies at CBS News (1977-1980)
Editor-in-Chief of the _Public Opinion Quarterly_ journal (1961-1966)Notable Works or Actions
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Kohut's work significantly impacted the field of public opinion research. Some notable contributions include:
Developing innovative methodologies for polling and survey research, including the use of focus groups and extensive interviewing techniques.
Conducting influential studies on public attitudes toward politics, social issues, and economic trends.
Providing expert commentary on national and international news events through his work at CBS News and as a senior fellow at the Pew Research Center.
Impact and Legacy
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Andrew Kohut's contributions to public opinion research have left a lasting impact:
His dedication to understanding American attitudes and opinions helped shape the country's response to major issues, from economic policy to social justice movements.
As an expert commentator, Kohut offered critical insights into national trends, enabling citizens to engage more effectively with politics.
His work continues to inspire future generations of researchers, journalists, and policymakers.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Kohut's influence extends far beyond his body of work. As a thought leader in public opinion research, he has:
Inspired numerous studies on American attitudes toward politics and social issues.
Shaped the way major news organizations approach polling and survey research.
Provided expert commentary that continues to inform national discussions.
Andrew Kohut's remarkable career has left an indelible mark on the field of public opinion research. His commitment to understanding American attitudes and opinions remains a guiding force for future generations of researchers, journalists, and policymakers.
Quotes by Andrew Kohut
It's not all one way with respect to the problem of immigration, and certainly with respect to immigrants themselves.
Associating Roberts with some kind of extremism would likely backfire because he is unlikely to be seen as extremist.
Americans are depressed, angry and very worried about the economic consequences of the disaster.
This important question of the trade-off of civil liberties and protection is one the public takes very seriously,
This is an issue that he has to contend with ... restoring confidence that people can take his word for things.
Attitudes are a little more complicated than thumbs up or thumbs down. Americans do care about Iraq, but it doesn't have the personal impact that the war in Vietnam had. Secondly, this is a more patriotic time. Even though the public is disillusioned with the war in Iraq, it tends to support the concept of preemptive war at a time when most people feel we're at risk.
The threat from Iran has really penetrated, with two of three saying Iran's nuclear program represents a major threat. Among people who have been following news about the issue, there's even greater concern.
There's nothing that suggests this is a breakout election, ... People know it's a close race, but that doesn't appear to have compelled them any more than the walkover election four years ago.
There's nothing that suggests this is a breakout election. People know it's a close race, but that doesn't appear to have compelled them any more than the walkover election four years ago.