The Problems with Polling

Terrible Food, and Such Small Portions

How survey-centric political reporting distracts and distorts our understanding of American politics

Aug 13, 2023 • Michael Podhorzer

Turns Out, Turnout Matters

…but only if you care about winning elections.

Aug 5, 2023 • Michael Podhorzer

All Politics Is Local; All Political Data Is National

In a divided America, what's average is rarely typical.

Jul 31, 2023 • Michael Podhorzer

Confirmation Bias Is a Hell of a Drug

The first step is admitting you have a problem.

Jul 25, 2023 • Michael Podhorzer

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The Problems with Polling