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Polls are everywhere \u2014 in elections as well as the economy, technology and culture. But with so much polling out there \u2014 some from dubious sources \u2014 it can be hard to know which numbers to trust and which findings actually matter.<\/p>

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That\u2019s where the Pollwatcher newsletter comes in.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Scott Clement, polling director at The Washington Post, where I\u2019ve conducted and reported on hundreds of polls for more than 15 years. Every Thursday, I\u2019ll help you make sense of what Americans think, why they think it and how we know.<\/p>\n

The Pollwatcher<\/a> will go beyond the headlines to explore what polls reveal about the big issues shaping people\u2019s lives. I\u2019ll sort through polls and scientific studies to highlight the most interesting and reliable findings, including overlooked results and surprising trends.<\/p>

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When polls point in different directions, I\u2019ll explain whether the differences probably reflect question wording, sampling, timing or something revealing about people\u2019s attitudes. I\u2019ll also answer your questions about how polls work, such as how respondents are chosen or how much confidence we should place in the results.<\/p>\n

If you want a clearer view of what people think \u2014 and which polls are worth paying attention to \u2014 sign up for The Pollwatcher<\/a>.<\/p>

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