2024 US Presidential Election Polls: Shocking Results.

Confidence in U.S. Polling Was Shaken by Errors in 2016 and 2020.

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These Errors Highlighted the Limitations of Polling.

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Polling Improved in the Midterm Elections That Followed.

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Many Americans Are Still Skeptical of Polling Accuracy.

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Restoring Trust in Polling Is Crucial for a Democratic Society.

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Public Polling Gathers Important Information on Public Well-Being and Views.

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Polls Serve as a Counterbalance to Claims Made by Those in Power.

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