Second-Guessing Our Poll? First, Take a Look at How It Works

On Wednesday morning, The New York Times/Siena College will release its first national survey of the 2020 cycle, followed on Thursday by polls of the six states likeliest to decide the presidency: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, Arizona and North Carolina.

Today, we release one element of the data: the methodology and composition of the sample. This offers a detailed look at how the poll was conducted.

In exchange, we ask one small favor. If you have a problem with how we did the poll, say so now; we will have little sympathy if you criticize the poll only after you find out you don’t like the results. CONT.

Nate Cohn, New York Times


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