Pollster Peter Hart conducted a focus group with "persuadable voters" from Lake County, Ohio, who were undecided or leaning toward a candidate. The participants were screened to include a mix of demographics and political leanings. The group answered questions and discussed their perspectives on various issues and the candidates in the 2008 presidential campaign. Following the focus group, political reporters who watched the group shared their reactions. The Anneneberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania hosted the event.