The attempt to make a mark is affecting public opinion, activists say.

His argument was that her presence couldn't affect public opinion, which was probably true.

"Their purpose can only be to affect public opinion, including this jury."

And it would affect American opinion the same way.

Nonetheless, the Times story had a powerful effect on national media and is believed to have strongly affected public opinion.

"It was a selective release of information to affect public opinion, and it used to drive me through the wall," he said.

This is damaging, he said, because it "affects the culture of the media and educated public opinion in general."

The media's pervasive influence can directly affect public opinion.

Furthermore, they could not afford any major scandals affecting public opinion in their own countries.

In later years, his memoirs and personal recollections have affected public opinion.