The 2018 AP Stylebook will include a new chapter on polls and surveys, adding details to help journalists report responsibly on public opinion research heading into the U.S. midterm elections. CONT. Lauren Easton, Associated Press Read more »
Time for better oversight of polling and online political communications
The Select Committee on Political Polling and Digital Media calls for a tighter oversight of opinion polling in the wake of polling failures in the 2015 general election, the EU referendum in 2016 and the 2017 general election. The Committee’s report also considers the impact of digital media on politics, […] Read more »
We Are Finally Getting Better at Polls
Back in late 2016, following a year of political upsets, I argued here that political polling and forecasting wasn’t dead but needed to adapt. Fast forward a little over a year, and change is already apparent. CONT. Matt Singh, Bloomberg View Read more »
Five things to keep in mind whenever Trump tweets about polling
For the third time in two weeks, President Trump on Sunday touted poll numbers that showed half the country approving of the job he’s doing as president. “Just hit 50% in the Rasmussen Poll, much higher than President Obama at same point,” Trump wrote, with his characteristically idiosyncratic capitalization. “With […] Read more »
Josh Ulibarri of Lake Research Partners Named 2018 Pollster of the Year
LRP partner Joshua Ulibarri has been recognized as the 2018 Pollster of the Year by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC). … Ulibarri’s selection is historic as he is the first Latino pollster to win the award. CONT. – pdf Lake Research Partners Read more »
AP FACT CHECK: Trump cites questionable job approval rating
President Donald Trump is pointing to a 50 percent job approval rating that may not fully comport with reality. TRUMP: “Thank you to Rasmussen for the honest polling. Just hit 50 percent, which is higher than Cheatin’ Obama at the same time in his Administration.” — tweet Tuesday. THE FACTS: […] Read more »