Joint Center Releases 2002 National Opinion Poll October 23

10/23/2002

From: Liselle Yorke of the Joint Center, 202-789-6366, lyorke@jointcenter.org

News Advisory:

WHAT: With one week to go before federal and local races are decided around the country, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is hosting a press conference to release its 2002 National Opinion Poll findings on politics. The only national poll that consistently surveys equal numbers of African Americans and the general population, it compares their views on political leaders, important national issues, and political ideology. The briefing will also include a lively discussion of voter priorities in the upcoming elections and expected voter turnout.

WHO: Opening Remarks Eddie N. Williams, President, Joint Center

Presenter David Bositis, Senior Research Associate, Joint Center

WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

WHERE: National Press Club, Lisagor Room 529 14th Street, NW Washington, D.C.

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, conducts research and analyses on public policy issues of concern to African Americans and other minorities, promotes their involvement in the governance process, and operates programs that create coalitions within minority, business, and other diverse communities. For more information, visit http://www.jointcenter.org.