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The Problem With Polling — And How To Fix It

Election judges verify and count ballots at the Denver Elections Division building on November 3, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. (CHET STRANGE/AFP via Getty Images)

Election 2020 again proved there’s a problem with polling. But when it comes to understanding the electorate, are there any better options? We discuss the problems with polling, and how to fix it.  

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