How Do Election Polls Work?

How Do Election Polls Work?

Our colleagues at Planet Money had a simple question: how do pollsters do their work ahead of elections? They went to Marist College — home of the Marist Poll, which partners with NPR for its polling — to learn how to be pollsters. They break down the science of polling, and find out all the tricks that pollsters use to get people to finish their surveys.

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Pence And Harris Go Head-To-Head Over The Pandemic, Taxes, And Healthcare

Pence And Harris Go Head-To-Head Over The Pandemic, Taxes, And Healthcare

Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris spent the evening echoing the rhetoric of their respective party nominees — but with less interruptions than when President Trump and former Vice President ...

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Joe Biden Up In Post-Debate Polls

Joe Biden Up In Post-Debate Polls

The president's sickness has dragged the pandemic back to the center of the presidential campaign, despite the looming Supreme Court fight. And Joe Biden's lead is stable or perhaps slightly up from w...

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As Trump's Care Moves To White House, Doctor Again Evades Key Questions

As Trump's Care Moves To White House, Doctor Again Evades Key Questions

The president's care will continue at the White House. Signs still point to a severe case of Covid-19, though his doctor continues to dodge questions posed by NPR and other outlets. We do not know if ...

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Questions Persist About Trump's Health After Second Dissembling Briefing

Questions Persist About Trump's Health After Second Dissembling Briefing

The president has started a steroid and his doctor acknowledges that Trump has in fact received supplemental oxygen. His course of treatment suggests a severe case of Covid-19, though his team suggest...

4 Okt 202015min

After Doctor Said Trump Doing Well, Source Familiar With His Health Said Otherwise

After Doctor Said Trump Doing Well, Source Familiar With His Health Said Otherwise

FOLLOW OUR COVERAGE: https://n.pr/3nj0elUMuddled messaging from the White House has sent confusing signals about the president's well-being. We talk about what we know about his condition and treatmen...

3 Okt 202011min

Weekly Roundup: October 2nd

Weekly Roundup: October 2nd

The White House says the president's symptoms have been mild so far, but his positive test is likely to have far-reaching effects on Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.This episode: campaign correspo...

2 Okt 202020min

The President And First Lady Test Positive For Coronavirus

The President And First Lady Test Positive For Coronavirus

President Trump tweeted after midnight Friday that he and the First Lady Melania Trump had both tested positive for the coronavirus. The White House physician also released a formal letter confirming ...

2 Okt 20206min

Two Million Americans Have Already Voted

Two Million Americans Have Already Voted

Early voting is way up in 2020. But conspiracy theories spread by the president and protests at polling places have spooked some voters, and changed how some plan to cast their ballots.Life Kit: How T...

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