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As the 2024 presidential election heats up, understanding how to interpret polls is crucial. This chapter emphasizes checking the pollster's track record and transparency using resources like FiveThirtyEight's pollster ratings. It also advises caution with polls sponsored by partisan groups, as they may present a biased picture.
- FiveThirtyEight rates pollsters based on historical accuracy and transparency.
- Partisan polls tend to favor the sponsoring side by 4-5 points.
- New or unrated pollsters should be interpreted with caution.
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