1.   Critics claimed the GOP was worried sampling would help Democrats by increasing the tally of minorities.

2.   In Washington, debate has often focused on the possibility that sampling would help Democrats gain a seat or two in the House.

3.   Sampling has helped bring the two generations together.

4.   Sampling would help delete twice-counted persons, such as people with two homes that mistakenly sent in forms from each address.

5.   Supporters say sampling would help account for them, as well as the poor, minorities, and inner-city residents that tend to vote Democrat.