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The Problems With Polling

Public opinion surveys used to be a useful tool in news reporting. Today, they are just as likely to frustrate and confuse as they are to inform.

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Robert Niles
Aug 19, 2024
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With a U.S. Presidential election now just weeks away, public opinion polling is back in the news.

Reporters seem to obsess over poll numbers. I suspect that is because it’s so much easier to report p…

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