Polls are everywhere — in elections as well as the economy, technology and culture. But with so much polling out there — some from dubious sources — it can be hard to know which numbers to trust and which findings actually matter.
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That’s where the Pollwatcher newsletter comes in.
I’m Scott Clement, polling director at The Washington Post, where I’ve conducted and reported on hundreds of polls for more than 15 years. Every Thursday, I’ll help you make sense of what Americans think, why they think it and how we know.
The Pollwatcher will go beyond the headlines to explore what polls reveal about the big issues shaping people’s lives. I’ll sort through polls and scientific studies to highlight the most interesting and reliable findings, including overlooked results and surprising trends.
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When polls point in different directions, I’ll explain whether the differences probably reflect question wording, sampling, timing or something revealing about people’s attitudes. I’ll also answer your questions about how polls work, such as how respondents are chosen or how much confidence we should place in the results.
If you want a clearer view of what people think — and which polls are worth paying attention to — sign up for The Pollwatcher.
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